Injured at work? 10 things to keep in mind

10 useful woRkers’ compensation tips

Promptly report your work injury to your employer.

• Provide as much information as possible about the incident and your injury.

• Your claim may be denied if it’s not reported within 30 days of your accident.

Seek medical attention.

• Even if you feel like your injury is minor, it’s important to get checked out by a physician.

• Not only do medical records serve a crucial role in your claim, but injuries can also worsen overtime if left untreated.

Get documentation of your work injury.

• Keep record of your medical appointments and injury. This will make it easy to file your claim as well as provide strong evidence.

Keep any texts and correspondence with your employer after you were injured on the job.

• The more documentation you have, the better it will be for your claim.

Get a lawyer.

• Most employees don’t know their rights with their employers. Don’t hesitate to consult with an attorney if you feel you aren’t being treated fairly by your employer or their workers’ compensation carrier after being injured on the job.

Be careful about what you say on social media.

• Your employer and insurance company may be monitoring you. They will be looking to deny your claim or offer you a low settlement amount. Anything they see that might help their case will be used against you.

Evans Law Group will fight for your rights and get you the compensation you need and deserve so that you can focus on your recovery.

The statute of limitation to file a workers’ compensation claim in Georgia is one year from the date of your injury. To ensure your claim is filed thoroughly to get the maximum recovery for your injury, call (404) 841-9400. With Evans Law Group you get free consultations and direct access to an experienced legal team.

*This is not a legal advice. The contents of this post is intended for informational and educational purposes only, not to provide legal advice or opinions. To get help for your injury or accident, call (404) 841-9400 for a free consultation.

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