{"id":842,"date":"2018-06-19T11:27:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T15:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=842"},"modified":"2018-06-19T11:27:50","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T15:27:50","slug":"5-things-you-should-know-if-you-are-injured-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/5-things-you-should-know-if-you-are-injured-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Know If You Are injured at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

We do not normally go to working thinking we could get injured but accidents do happen. Here are 5 things you should know if you are injured at work.<\/b><\/h4>\n

It is a legally required that employers provide <\/span>a reasonably safe and healthy work environment.<\/span><\/a> When an employer fails at this legal duty, employees can get harmed or injured as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n

Workplace injuries are frequent and occur at a rate of <\/span>over 23,000 a day<\/span><\/a> and cost upwards of $192 billion annually. Much of this cost can find itself on the shoulders of workers, their families, and our economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’ve been injured at work, it’s essential that you take the appropriate steps to make sure that you’re properly compensated. We’ll outline the five essential things you should know.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. What Are Your Rights?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Worker’s compensation laws can differ depending on which state you reside in. Generally speaking, though, there are a number of legal rights that are common across most of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The right to file a claim for your injury or illness in a worker’s comp court is one. You also have the right to seek medical attention, as well as the right to return to work if approved by a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are unable to return to work due to your injury, even temporarily, you have the right to disability compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Seek A Doctor Immediately<\/b><\/h2>\n

The sooner you can determine the nature of your injury, the better. If you’ve been injured on the job, you should get yourself in front of a doctor as soon as possible to determine the nature and severity of the injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many clinics and urgent care centers that take patients in with little wait time, and it is advisable that you <\/span>read more<\/span><\/a> about what services these centers offer. Knowing the severity of your injury can help clarify the steps you should take going forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Notify Your Employer<\/b><\/h2>\n

It is essential that you report any kind of work accident to your employer. Many states require that you report a work injury in a certain period of time to be eligible for worker’s compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the particular circumstances of your own injury, this may not be possible–but you should report as soon as you can.<\/span><\/p>\n

An injured employee who fails to alert their employer in proper time may forfeit their right to worker’s compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Notify In Writing<\/b><\/h2>\n

If possible, you should submit a notice of your injury to your employer in writing. Many states require this notice to be in writing for it to be legally viable. Some companies may have <\/span> on hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should check your local laws to see if this applies to you. Even if it doesn’t, submitting something in writing is advisable opposed to any other form of notification, as it will be a stronger set of evidence if your claim needs support later on.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. File A Claim, Even If You Feel Fine<\/b><\/h2>\n

The next step to take is to file a claim with the worker’s compensation court in your region. Filing a claim will put the court, your employer, and your employer’s insurance company on alert with a formal notice of your workplace injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you feel fine following a workplace injury, sometimes medical issues can take weeks to show symptoms. You should always file for worker’s compensation just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n

If You’ve Been Injured At Work<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you’ve been injured at work, having knowledge on your side can be essential in handling the situation. Workplace injuries are serious, and knowing your rights can make a huge difference following an accident.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have more questions about workplace procedures? Feel free to <\/span> anytime for business advice, tips, and help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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