What to do if you are injured on the job
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If you are a construction worker you face a much higher chance of being injured on the job than the average worker. Construction accidents injure up to hundreds of thousands of workers a year and sometimes even claim lives. If you are injured on the job it is crucial that you know what to do and how to react. This is critical not only to gain the treatment you need but to qualify for any future compensation. While every situation is different here is what to do if you are injured on the job-
- First and most importantly-If you are injured while on the job, you should get appropriate first aid or emergency medical treatment as soon as possible.
- Next you should promptly report the injury to your supervisor. Immediately reporting the accident to your supervisor is critical so a timeline can be established. Your employer is then required to file an Employer's Report of Injury or Illness form. Your employer has seven days to submit the report to both the Workers Compensation Fund and the Labor Commission.
- You can then seek medical treatment with your company's designated physician for non-emergency injuries as soon as possible. Keep in mind that you can change physicians one time without prior approval. If your company has not selected a company doctor, you can seek treatment for all non-emergencies with an approved Workers Compensation Fund clinic or WorkMed clinic. Be sure to tell the physician your employer's workers' compensation carrier is Workers Compensation Fund.
- You should contact your claims adjuster to determine which medical services must be pre-authorized by your physician. Also you should inform your adjuster immediately if you are unable to work as a result of your injury. Be sure to keep them updated on any changes in your employment status. Workers Compensation Fund works to protect injured employees and their employers against fraud. It is a felony in all states to collect workers compensation benefits through fraudulent pretenses, misrepresentations or omissions.
- Be sure to keep in contact with your employer regarding your condition and work capabilities.
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