Injured On The Job? Here’s what to do!

You have already become a victim of a work-related injury. Don’t become a victim of the Workers’ Compensation system as well. Here’s how to take control, restore your rights, and get the maximum settlement you’re entitled to!

Step 1: Report your work injury to your employer. Notify a supervisor or someone in management as soon as possible. If you are suffering from an injury or illness that developed over time (like carpal tunnel or hearing loss), report it as soon as you learn that it was caused by your job. Reporting quickly may help you avoid problems and delays in receiving benefits, including medical care. If your employer does not learn about your injury within 30 days, you could lose your right to receive workers’ compensation benefits.

Step 2: Get Emergency Treatment, if needed. Your employer must make sure that you have access to emergency treatment right away, and may tell you where to go for treatment. Tell the medical staff that your injury or illness is job-related. And be sure to give a complete description of all of your symptoms (wherever you are feeling pain).

Step 3: Get a Workers’ Compensation Claim form. Within one day after your employer learns about your injury or illness, your employer must give or mail you a Workers’ Compensation Claim Form (DWC 1). This is the form you use to request workers’ compensation benefits. If your employer does not give you a claim form, you may be receiving unfair treatment. Contact work-comp.net for help by calling 1-877-3LAW 911 or click Get Help Now for assistance on what to do to avoid possible problems with your claim.

Step 4: File A Claim. In you do receive a Workers’ Compensation Claim Form (DWC 1) from your employer, be sure to fill out and sign only the employee portion of the form. Try to describe your injury as completely as possible and include every part of your body affected by the injury. When you have completed the employee portion of the claims form, give the form to your employer. This is called “filing” the claim form.

Step 5: Contact work-comp.net. We are the advocates for the injured worker. Our experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyers will provide you with a free consultation and explain the rights and benefits you are guaranteed under California Workers’ Compensation laws. But you must act quickly, because there are deadlines for filing the necessary papers, and waiting could be detrimental to your case. To take advantage of the best possible treatment options and get the maximum settlement you are entitled to, contact work-comp.net by calling 1-877-3LAW 911 or click Get Help Now for a free case evaluation by a top Workers’ Compensation lawyer who handles cases in your area.

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