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What To Do If You Are Hurt at Work If you are either injured at work or suspect that you may have an occupational disease, you should do the following as soon as possible: 1.) Report the injury to your employer; 2.) Get medical treatment right away. Make sure that you advise your physician that the injury occurred at work. Be sure to take note of dates of treatment and keep copies of all medical bills. You may go to the physician of your choice. Your physician must file periodic reports to your employer outlining your progress. Your employer is required to issue a Notice of Workers Compensation denial within 21 days if compensation is not paid. As soon as you learn of this denial, you should file a claim petition with the Bureau of Workers Compensation. ACT QUICKLY The law requires that you give notice to your employer of any injury within 120 days of the injury. In addition, you must bring your claim within 3 years of the date of injury. Failing to meet these time requirements may result in a denial of your claim. You should NOT do any of the following: DO NOT SIGN any incomplete papers prepared by your employer DO NOT SIGN any papers or statements unless you fully understand them. DO NOT SIGN any written statements about your injury or exposure to disease unless you have a witness, union representative or attorney present, and you fully agree with the written statements. Always obtain a copy of any statement you sign DO NOT SIGN any supplemental agreements unless they adequately represent the current status of your disability or are reviewed by legal counsel. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Social Security and Disability Benefits If you have been injured or disabled as a result of a work-related incident, you may qualify for social security and/or disability benefits. We are able to assist you in the preparation of your claim. Please call us for assistance. |
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