Workers’ Comp and Other Benefits After a Job Accident
According to the National Safety Council, every seven seconds a worker is injured on the job. The most common types of workplace injuries are caused from overexertion, contact with objects or equipment and falls, trips or slips.
Employers should take all necessary precautions to avoid worker injuries, but unfortunately, not all employers take those precautions, and even when they do “accidents happen”. No one has to be at fault, or to blame, If you’ve been injured at work, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits and possibly additional benefits. To understand all of your rightful benefits and compensation after a work injury, seek the advice of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney or workers compensation attorney in New Hampshire. Here’s what you should do after an injury at work, whether or not it was a result of your employer’s negligence.
Always File an Accident Report
You may think your fall on the job was harmless, but you never know what symptoms could occur after the fact. No matter how harmless a work accident may seem, always file an accident report. File your report as soon as possible after the accident After you’ve signed all of the necessary paperwork, be sure to get copies of all documents.
Seek Medical Attention
If you’ve been in a work accident, seek medical attention. Many people don’t realize they are hurt until symptoms arise hours or even days later. Some job accident cases may require emergency medical services, but in some cases, you may be sent to a doctor of your employer’s choice. It’s ok and advisable in some cases to get a second medical opinion, from your doctor. Going to the doctor after your injury is essential in filing a workers’ compensation claim and/or seeking additional personal injury benefits.
Report an Injury As Soon As It Happens
It’s up to your employer to file a workers’ compensation claim, so you should let him or her know you’ve been injured immediately. If you reported the accident but didn’t realize you were injured at the time of filing your work accident report, let your employer know that an injury has occured as soon as possible. Always follow up with your employer to make sure he or she has filed with the insurance company.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in New Hampshire
Knowing the personal injury facts of your case and following all of the above procedures is a must in your workplace injury case. Contacting a knowledgeable personal injury attorney at Seufert Law is also important. Your New Hampshire workers compensation attorney may help you get additional benefits you deserve and know your rights after a work injury. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Take the necessary steps to ensure you and your family are protected after an unforeseen work accident. Call our New Hampshire personal injury law firm today to get to know your rights.
