Hello World! Welcome Friends! Suffering an injury at work is never fun, it’s extremely stressful and time-consuming – and on top of that, it involves the lav in most cases. Since not everyone is an attorney or an expert in this matter, it’s important to know all the necessary steps to take after going through an accident at work. Why suffer through such a traumatic event without getting anything in return? That’s where the law jumps in to help you! Here are the top ways you can get justice after being injured at work!
Perform First Aid
First things first, you have to make sure that you are okay. Try performing first aid or get your coworkers to call an ambulance. Depending on the severity of the injury, you’ll need to remain calm and not move too much to prevent furthering your injury. On the other hand, if you do suffer an injury but try to walk it off – it might not be the best idea, especially not from a legal standpoint. It’s best to accept the fact that you potentially got hurt and seek immediate help.
Report the Accident
After you’ve gone through an accident, you’ll need to immediately report it to your superiors. It’s good to bring other employees and possible eyewitnesses so that you can explain the situation better. Your employer should inform you of their workplace injury policy and all the needed paperwork you’ll need to fill. It’s important to report the accident as soon as it happens, and not wait till you recover from the accident itself, then the damage is already done. Especially if you need time off for medical purposes, your employer needs to be informed. This will also prevent you from potentially losing your job from not showing up to work as well so better do it sooner than later!
Contact your Lawyer
Contacting your lawyer is necessary, no matter how big and serious the injury actually is. It can be extremely stressful and isolating to go through this process alone, especially with the lack of knowledge, so The Law Office of Black and DePaoli explains why having a trustworthy lawyer by your side is important. Someone who will not only listen to you but also do the work for you – legal documents and paperwork are much needed when filing a compensation claim, your trusted lawyer will do all the work instead of you, leaving you to focus on recovery in the meantime!
Collect Proof
Collecting proof is crucial when building your case. This can mean anything from taking pictures of the scene of the crime, taking pictures of the injury itself, or even using the security camera footage. Also talking to other employees and potential passers will also help with gathering the needed proof and placing the pieces of the story together. Unfortunately, some people might fake their injuries at work in order to get compensation, so it’s extremely important to have a real and applicable proof for your case. The last thing you want to do is have your case thrown out under the suspicion that it’s fake. A solid proof will prevent this from happening entirely!
Get Medical Proof
To further solidify your case, you’ll need to get advice from a professional. Your chosen doctor will examine you and determine the severity of the injury itself. Keep track of all expenses and additional medical bills that will accumulate over your recovery process. It’s important to do this, especially if you need to be on bed rest so that your health insurance can cover it, as well as your work insurance.
In Other Cases
Sometimes, accidents and injuries can come in different forms, and it’s important to know how to act accordingly in order to get well-deserved compensation. Unfortunately, not every workplace is safe on its own, and some employers simply don’t care about providing their workers with needed safety equipment. If the injury was caused over time – by a hazardous environment or even emotional abuse – injuries can also be mental as well. It’s almost the same procedure – you’ll have to file a report, contact your lawyer and gather as much medical proof as you can. This can also turn into a class action lawsuit if other employees experienced the same thing as you.
At the end of the day, as long as you have a legal support system to fall back on, there is no reason to worry. Your main goal should be focusing on getting better and recovering, while your case is being settled in court – just follow all the necessary steps in order to swiftly get things done alongside your lawyer!
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