Should You Speak Up about a Work-Related Injury?
Learn why reporting work-related injuries promptly protects your rights and supports your compensation claim.
Work Related Injury Attorney West Palm Beach FL
For some reason, we can feel embarrassed when we get injured at work. We think that it was our fault or that others will think we are careless. But when you don’t speak up about a work-related injury, you might be causing yourself suffering down the road. The law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff& Associates, P.A. wants to help.
The Incident Report
All work related injuries should begin with proper treatment, of course. As soon as possible, the injured person (or someone who was present) should fill out an incident report to fully document what happened. This will serve as evidence in a court setting.
Next, you will need to document the treatments you have received, as well as any payments from work. This will show whether you have gotten compensated already or if you have accepted a settlement outside of the courts.
No matter what happens at work, even a paper cut, it never hurts to fill out an incident report to make sure that you’re prepared in the event that cut becomes a significant injury.
By calling the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff& Associates, P.A., you can learn more about the process of dealing with workers’ compensation claims. They know the laws and they know how to help you.
At the Law Firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff& Associates, P.A., you can speak with an attorney who provides legal services regarding workers’ compensation, social security disability, and personal injury matters to South Florida residents in areas including Palm Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Miami, Orlando, Kissimmee, Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, Fort Pierce and Ft. Lauderdale. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based upon advertisements.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different - call (561) 598-7120 for a free consultation about yours.