What To Do If Injured On The Job
If you have been injured on the job, this may be the first time you have had to deal with the workers' compensation system. That inexperience can be costly. If you make a mistake early in the process, the insurance carrier may deny your claim.
At the law firm of Aiken & Jacobsen in Sacramento, California, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to discuss your work injury case. We will take time to sit down with you, answer your questions and explain your options with no obligation to hire us.
To protect your rights, here are some steps you should take right away:
- Report your injury. No matter how minor the injury may seem, you should report it to your supervisor right way. If your injury developed over time, report it as soon as you think it is work-related. If you don't report your injury within 30 days, you could lose your right to receive benefits from workers' compensation benefits.
- Receive medical care. In an emergency, call 911 or go directly to an emergency room. If you do not need emergency care, ask your supervisor or human resources department for medical treatment from a company-approved workers' compensation doctor. Tell your doctors the injury is job-related.
In most cases, workers' compensation will be your only source of recovery for a work-related accident or illness. However, if the injury was caused by someone who does not work for your employer, you may have the right to seek additional compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the negligent party. For this reason, you should always seek prompt advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Contact Our Sacramento Work Injury Lawyers
To schedule a free consultation with a lawyer at our firm, call (916) 290-9378. We handle all on-the-job injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees to us unless we recover compensation for you.
