If you have suffered an injury in the workplace, you might be considering filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, it’s important to fully understand what workers’ compensation is and what it covers before you file a claim to ensure a smooth filing process, enhance your chances of claim approval, and secure the best possible outcome. Here are a few things you will want to know before you begin:
- Not all injuries are eligible. The most important thing to know about workers’ compensation is that not all injuries are eligible. Even if the injury takes place at work, it likely will not count unless it was directly caused by working or working conditions. For example, if you fell down the stairs and broke your ankle, that injury will be less eligible for compensation. Self-inflicted injuries are ineligible, and the same goes for injuries that happened while going against company policy.
- Immediate action is essential. When you have suffered an injury on the worksite, it’s important to take the necessary actions as soon as possible. This means reporting the injury right away with written acknowledgement from your employer, seeking medical attention right away with detailed records and bills, and following the doctor’s orders. Procrastinating for any reason could affect your claim with a negative outcome.
- Call an attorney. The best way to ensure the bet results for filing a workers’ compensation claim is by hiring an attorney. Here at Johnson DuRant, LLC, we can thoroughly discuss your incident, your goals with the claim, and give you the assistance you need to accurately file the claim. We can also negotiate with the insurance company and argue on your behalf for the best possible settlement.
Please contact our firm today if you would like to learn more about workers’ compensation.