3 Steps to Take Following a Work-related Injury

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3 Steps to Take Following a Work-related Injury
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• On rare occasions, a work-related injury may
  occur when youre in the line of duty. Most
  workers may not be aware of the next steps they
  should take or the benefits they are entitled to
  legally in such a scenario. While employers are
  obligated to ensure a workers compensation
  insurance coverage is in place, this is not
  always the case, a situation which may make the
  workers vulnerable to financial and health losses
  incurred.

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• However, it is important to note that there
  are cases when the employer may not be liable to
  ensure you are compensated, for example, injuries
  that are self-inflicted due to the influence of
  drugs and alcohol. When an accident occurs in the
  workplace, below are the steps you should take.

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Immediately Seek Medical Advice

• Seeking legal redress is important, but not
  more important than your health. Most workplace
  injuries, whether its minor or major, are often
  serious hence it is important first to see a
  doctor have the injuries assessed.

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• It helps in making the injuries documented in
  a proper manner which will make the proceeding
  steps much easier. In this case, the doctor who
  is not likely to have a bias is the one not under
  the insurance of your employer.

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Report the Injury to your Employer

• Depending on the extent harm, you can choose
  to first inform your employer of the injury or
  notify him/her after seeking medical attention.
  It is important to do this promptly as stipulated
  in the respective workers compensation plan.

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• Why is this step important? It not only helps
  you keep your employer informed, but it also
  helps them file a compensation claim for you. It
  does not end there, ensure you get a copy of the
  request and make the necessary follow-up to
  ensure adequate compensation.

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Consult a Workers Compensation Attorney

• In the case where the above steps have been
  followed and yet no results are emanating from
  your continued follow-up, it would be time to see
  an attorney who specializes in workers
  compensation claims.

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• Some of the cases of a workplace injury can
  get complicated hence it would be important to
  see an attorney or someone who has knowledge on
  similar issues. It goes a long way in relieving
  you the financial burden and emotional stress
  from non-compensation.
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