Bernard C. Fox Workers Compensation Law Blog on Lawyers.com

What are your First Steps if Injured on the Job?

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 by Bernard C. Fox

First Steps to Take if Injured on the Job

If you receive a workplace injury you might find yourself intimidated to confront employers and file a workers’ compensation claim. You should take immediate action and seek on the job accident help for your workplace injuries - it is your right under the law. On the job accident help can inform workers of their eligibility for compensation, direct them towards medical care, and provide job placement services. Although injury help can initially aid an injured worker, our worker comp lawyer in Cincinnati outlines the specific steps to take when injured at work in order to receive benefits in a timely and sufficient manner.

Injured worker responsibilities checklist:
� Promptly report your injury/illness/disability to your company supervisor or other person in charge.
� Report any change in your physical and mental condition to your supervisor, regardless of how minor it may appear.
� Include a thorough and detailed account pertaining to the circumstances of your injury; do not leave out any necessary information.
� Document your medical condition and treatment.
� Immediately report any change in your employment situation to your supervisor.
� Follow the treatment plan advised by your injury health care professionals.
� Cooperate with the people assigned to help you return to work.

Cooperation and participation is critical to the success of your Cincinnati workers compensation claim. Through the process of recognizing the importance of documenting all of your injuries, reporting those injuries, documenting your treatment and injuries, and reporting any changes, you can actively participate in helping your workplace injury claim. By getting the appropriate help and following these steps workers are one step closer to receiving a justified settlement for their pain and suffering.

Although these steps provide a basic framework of post-injury protocol, do not hesitate to contact our Cincinnati worker comp attorneys at Fox & Fox. We can provide answers and clarification to your questions and provide legal representation for your workers’ compensation claim. Please complete our email form or call 1-877-545-2113.

Posted at 09:31 AM

Topic: Workers Compensation