Getting injured at work can be a huge setback in your life. You will have to stay home and focus on your healing while taking some time off work. If you have a severe injury, you may be out of work for several weeks or months.
By taking these three steps after a workplace injury, you will have a better chance of receiving the benefits you deserve to cover your expenses.
1. Report the Injury in Writing
Along with telling your supervisor what happened right away, get a copy of a written report that details the incident. This will serve as evidence of your injury. If you don’t get it in writing, you may not be able to retrieve those crucial benefits.
2. Seek Out Medical Treatment
Next, it’s time to go to your doctor for medical treatment. Don’t go to the company doctor, because they may not have your best interests in mind. Instead, stick to your own healthcare practitioners. Make sure you are vigilant about your care. Go to every appointment, take the medicine you are prescribed, and get recommended tests done. If you fail to stay on top of your care, it could look like your injury is not as serious as it actually is.
3. Get in Touch With a Lawyer
It’s a good idea to get in touch with a workers’ comp and personal injury lawyer, even if it seems like your case is straightforward. You can at least make sure that your workplace is following the proper protocols with the help of a lawyer.
Contacting a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you need representation after getting injured at work, then contact the personal injury firm Gash & Associates. Gash & Associates help clients throughout Westchester County. We offer free consultations. Reach us now by calling (914) 328-8800.
