1. Notify the employer as soon as possible of the injury or illness.
It is important for employers to be informed of any injuries or illnesses that occur on the job so that they can take the necessary steps to protect their employees and meet all applicable legal requirements. This may include informing Human Resources, filing a workers’ compensation claim, and notifying the insurance carrier.
2. Seek medical attention for the injury or illness.
It is important to seek appropriate medical treatment for any injuries or illnesses that occur on the job. This will ensure that employees receive proper care and can provide documentation of any care received in support of their claim.
3. Cooperate with any requests for information from the employer or insurance carrier.
Employers and/or their insurance carriers may request additional information to support an employee’s claim. It is important that employees cooperate with such requests in a timely manner in order to ensure that their case can be adequately evaluated.
4. Keep records of all medical care and treatment related to the injury or illness.
It is important for employees to keep accurate records of all medical care and treatment received related to an injury or illness, including doctor visits, treatments, medications taken, etc., as this information may be needed when filing a workers’ compensation claim
5. Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding returning to work.
When an employee has received medical care and treatment for an injury or illness, the doctor may provide instructions regarding returning to work. It is important that employees follow these instructions in order to ensure their health and safety while on the job
6. Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including forms provided by the employer or insurance carrier.
Filling out paperwork accurately and submitting it in a timely manner can help to ensure that an employee’s claim is properly evaluated and that they receive the compensation they are entitled to under workers compensation law.
7. Keep any documents and correspondence related to the claim in a safe place.
It is important for employees to keep all documents and correspondence related to their workers’ compensation claim in a safe place. This will ensure that important documents are not lost or misplaced and can be easily accessed when needed.
8. Be aware of any time limits for filing claims or appeals as mandated by your state’s law.
Each state has its own laws regarding the filing of workers’ compensation claims, including deadlines for filing and appealing denied claims. It is important for employees to be aware of these deadlines in order to ensure their rights are protected under the law
9. Contact an attorney if you have questions or concerns regarding your rights and responsibilities under workers compensation law.
If an employee has any questions or concerns regarding their rights and responsibilities under workers’ compensation law, they should consider seeking legal advice from an experienced attorney. An attorney can help to ensure that the employee’s rights are protected and that they receive the compensation they are entitled to under the law
10. Stay in contact with employers and insurance carriers regarding the status of your claim
It is important for employees to stay in contact with their employer and/or insurance carrier regarding the status of their workers’ compensation claim. This will help ensure that any questions or concerns are addressed quickly and that they receive the compensation they are entitled to under the law