WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SUFFER AN ACCIDENT AT WORK
posted on 6 October 2011 | posted in
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An accident at work procedure should be followed to ensure that compensation for the injury is given. It is noted in the Worker’s Compensation manual that all injuries—“even those of a seemingly minor nature,” should be reported. There are times when a minor injury can develop into a serious health condition thus the need to report the injury. The report of the injury should be submitted to the Report of Claimed Occupational Injury or Illness.
In addition, the person who is injured should get first aid quickly and then tell the employee’s supervisor about what happened. Then, he or she should tell the MSU Human Resources Benefits of what happened in a timely manner. Forms of the accident should be given to the MUS Human Resources Benefits no later than 24 hours after the accident. The employee’s supervisor should make sure that all forms from the employee and the employee’s supervisor should be completed and then turned into the MSU Human Resources Benefits.
If an employee is unable to work because of what happened at work, a doctor should write up a medical release form because it will be needed before the injured employee is allowed to come back to work. Then, if the employee’s accident was not his or her fault, then a claim for compensation may be made from the employer’s insurance. Claiming insurance from one’s employer is normal so there is no need to feel awkward to anxious. To make your claim you will need to obtain a personal injury lawyer—because this kind of lawyer has the experience you need when dealing with kind of claim. It is important also that when you're talking with your personal injury lawyer that you enter into a Win No Fee agreement. This means that you will not have to pay any fees if the case does not win however, you will receive complete compensation if you win and that means no hidden charges or deductions.
A warning needs to be made concerning lawyers. Some lawyers may not offer a No Win No Fee service. So, be sure to look over the paperwork before signing any documents.
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