If you are injured at work, you will likely be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits to cover related costs, such as medical bills, lost wages, and potential disability benefits.
However, this can also be a confusing time. You may wonder what to do, especially if you are in pain and concerned about recovery. Keep reading to learn what to do after being injured at work to protect your right to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Seek Medical Care
After being injured at work in Florida, the first priority you have should be to get medical care.
Being diagnosed and treated as soon as possible is essential to making sure you heal quickly and fully. If the injuries are serious enough, have someone call an ambulance. However, for less serious injuries, go to the doctor.
When a work-related accident occurs, it is paramount that you seek medical attention. It’s also necessary that this care be provided by a hospital or doctor approved by your employer. You should have access to a list of approved providers. If not, request one from your employer.
You have a few months after an injury to get medical attention and let your employer know about the situation. However, the sooner you do this, the better, in most situations.
Notify Your Employer About the Injury
After getting medical treatment and ensuring your condition is stable, let your employer know about the injury. Even when they saw what happened, contacted the ambulance, or were otherwise aware of the incident, you should notify them in writing.
Most companies have a contact person for you to officially notify about the incident.
In your written notification, be sure to explain what happened, where it occurred, and information from the doctors you received treatment from. This is the first step in filing a workers’ compensation claim, which means you need to provide adequate notice to your employer.
Handling Issues with Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Employers or insurance providers support not all workers’ compensation cases. Because of this, it may not be as easy as you think to get the compensation you deserve after experiencing an accident while on the job.
Acquiring medical care coverage or wage replacement benefits can be more challenging than it should be.
If you follow the proper steps of seeking care from an approved doctor, letting your employer know about the incident, and filing a claim, benefits should be provided. If they aren’t and your claim is denied, or if the company refuses payment of the wages you are owed, contacting our attorneys at Florida Accident & Injury is highly recommended.
Our Team Will Help You Get the Workers’ Compensation Benefits You Deserve
All types of accidents and injuries can occur while you are on the job, no matter where you work or what industry you are in. When this happens, it can be confusing to know where to go or where to turn. That’s where our team comes in. At Florida Accident & Injury, we are here to help. We will work to ensure you receive the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.
