Once you are certain or suspect you have been injured on the job, the law places time limitations on what must be done next. It is the employee’s responsibility to report the injury to the employer within 30 days. Once the employer is notified of an injury, they are required to provide a claim form and notice of potential eligibility, which explains the workers’ rights. Some of these include:

1) a description of the different types of benefits available in workers’ compensation,

2) access to medical care,

3) and the right to select and change the treating physician.

Unfortunately, not all employers follow these steps. In fact, many times they will either not provide a claim form, not offer medical treatment, or even have the employee sign a document denying they were injured.

The moments immediately after the injury are critical in prosecuting a workers’ compensation claim. It is very important the injured employee is afforded immediate medical attention and not swayed from filing a claim. If you have been injured at work, contact your personal attorneys at the Law Offices of Joe Schlah for a free consultation to discuss the appropriate steps that need to be taken.