What to Do After a Work Injury: Follow These Steps to Build Your Workers' Compensation Case
Clients who suffer work injuries initially might think they have a straight-forward case and will have no problem qualifying for workers' compensation. Unfortunately, complications sometimes arise in seeking compensation because a worker with a legitimate injury makes simple mistakes. Employees should understand what to do after a work injury so they can build the strongest workers' compensation case possible.
- Notify your supervisor immediately if you experience a work-related injury, chemical or toxic substance exposure or illness. If you have been injured and wait for a day or even longer, the workers' compensation insurance company may deny your claim because the accident or injury was not promptly reported. Your injury should be reported in writing if possible.
- Go to a doctor as soon as possible. If you delay going to a doctor after your work injury, the insurance company may argue that there is no link between your injury and the accident at work. One common mistake an employee makes is ignoring the injury for a day or even longer.
- Follow your doctor's orders. If you fail to follow the guidelines, you may lose your workers' compensation benefits.
- Don't give a recorded statement to the insurance company without consulting a lawyer. Without legal advice, you may lose a legitimate claim.
- Consult an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. A work injury attorney at Metzger Wickersham understands how to put the firm's resources and experience to work for you to pursue the full compensation you deserve.
Contact a Workers' Compensation Lawyer with Our Firm
At Metzger Wickersham, serving Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Lancaster, York, and Wilkes-Barre and communities throughout Pennsylvania, an experienced workers' compensation attorney may be able to help if you or a loved one has sustained a workplace injury. Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience to put to work on your behalf. Contact us. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
