All too often injured people with valid workplace accident claims are denied compensation due to an avoidable mistake. Preserve your claim and ensure that you receive the compensation you are due by avoiding these common mistakes of people injured in work accidents:
1. Failing to report their injury: If you have been hurt in a workplace accident, the first thing you should do is report your injury to your employer. Even if you think your injury is only minor, you should still take steps to properly document your workplace accident. What seems like a minor injury today may prove to be much more serious in the weeks or months to come.
2. Failing to seek medical attention in a timely manner: If you wait too long to seek treatment for your injuries, this can be seen by the insurance company as a sign that you were not seriously injured.
3. Failing to have your pain documented in your medical records: Pain and suffering are not always outwardly visible. In order to prove the full extent of your injuries, your medical records must reflect the pain you have experienced. It is important that you communicate openly and honestly with your physician.
4. Failing to document the effect that your injury has had on your ability to work: Similarly, your medical records should accurately reflect the way that your injuries have interfered with your ability to perform the duties of your job. Your medical records are extremely important evidence for proving your workplace injury claim. The more complete your medical records, the better chance you have of recovering full compensation for your workplace accident.
5. Missing doctor’s appointments: You want your medical records to show that you are committed to your recovery. Failing to show up for your appointments gives the insurance company reason to question the severity of your injuries.
6. Ending medical treatment too soon: Insurance companies will see a termination of your treatment as proof that your injuries must be fully healed. It is critical that you see your treatment through to its conclusion.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. Our workplace accident attorneys will ensure that you don’t make a mistake that could cost you your case. To receive free legal assistance, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
