Every year, thousands of people across the United States are injured while at work. While a workplace injury can be a difficult time for an individual, companies are required to provide workers compensation if you were injured on your job. The following guide provides simple tips on what to do if you’re injured at work.
Lastly, it’s important to avoid using illegal drugs or alcohol at the workplace. If you are injured at work, your employer may ask you to take a drug test. If you refuse this test, you can be denied compensation. As long as you have a prescription for all your medications, you should be good. However, any illegal drugs can cause your compensation claim to be denied. In addition, a positive drug test may result in termination from your job.
After a Workplace Injury
After an accident has taken place at work, your employer will probably request that you go to a specific physician or healthcare provider for an assessment. This doctor will usually work with a company to deny or approve compensation for an employee. However, there are several important things to remember. While the physician that your employer uses may be good, it’s also possible that they’ll underestimate the extent of your injuries. Some physicians will do this in an attempt to deny a compensation claim.
After you’ve been seen by the doctor recommended by your employer, if you are uncomfortable with this doctor it’s a good idea to use a doctor of your choice. Your doctor can often provide a more accurate assessment of your current health status than one that was hired by your employer.
Talk to the people who were around you when an accident took place. If they saw the accident or if they heard you cry out when injured, they will be useful if the claim is denied.
Getting injured at the workplace is a difficult experience for anyone. If you have any questions or concerns about workers compensation, contact an experienced injury attorney as soon as possible.
