Workers' Compensation Claims
If you were hurt during or in the course of employment you may be entitled to certain benefits including temporary and permanent disability as well as medical treatment related to your injuries. Medical expenses related to work injuries should be covered by your employer's workers' compensation policy, not your personal medical insurance carrier.
If you have been hurt at work you should go through the proper channels of reporting your injuries to your employer on the date of your injury and seek immediate medical attention. You should ensure the reporting of your workers' compensation claim by verifying a written incident report has been issued by the employer detailing the date, time, location, and extent of your injuries. Failing to timely report your accident/injuries to your employer may result in a delay of processing your claim or a denial of the claim by the workers' compensation carrier. If your claim is delayed or denied, the workers' compensation insurance company will refuse payment for medical treatment you may have received or may require in the future. In order to avoid these potential issues, you should report your injuries immediately to your employer and keep personal records regarding the incident date and your medical treatment.
In order to preserve your claim, you should keep detailed records of your injuries. This includes obtaining a copy of your medical treatment records. It is also helpful to keep a diary/log of your injuries and physical restrictions as a result of your accident. This will assist both you and your legal counsel in processing your claim and pursuing a potential award of disability.
The financial burden related to medical treatment and being out of work due to your injuries can be overwhelming. Although you may feel obligated not to file a claim against your employer due to the stigma of litigation, you should consider all of your options before making a decision. Failing to file a claim petition within two years of the date of your injury will bar you from ever recovering a permanency award or receiving the medical treatment you may require. If you have been hurt at work you should contact our office immediately to discuss these issues and your options.
If you have been hurt at work you should go through the proper channels of reporting your injuries to your employer on the date of your injury and seek immediate medical attention. You should ensure the reporting of your workers' compensation claim by verifying a written incident report has been issued by the employer detailing the date, time, location, and extent of your injuries. Failing to timely report your accident/injuries to your employer may result in a delay of processing your claim or a denial of the claim by the workers' compensation carrier. If your claim is delayed or denied, the workers' compensation insurance company will refuse payment for medical treatment you may have received or may require in the future. In order to avoid these potential issues, you should report your injuries immediately to your employer and keep personal records regarding the incident date and your medical treatment.
In order to preserve your claim, you should keep detailed records of your injuries. This includes obtaining a copy of your medical treatment records. It is also helpful to keep a diary/log of your injuries and physical restrictions as a result of your accident. This will assist both you and your legal counsel in processing your claim and pursuing a potential award of disability.
The financial burden related to medical treatment and being out of work due to your injuries can be overwhelming. Although you may feel obligated not to file a claim against your employer due to the stigma of litigation, you should consider all of your options before making a decision. Failing to file a claim petition within two years of the date of your injury will bar you from ever recovering a permanency award or receiving the medical treatment you may require. If you have been hurt at work you should contact our office immediately to discuss these issues and your options.