If you injure yourself while at work or become ill because of work, there are a few steps you should take to safeguard your rights.
Immediately inform your employer of the injury.
Get medical attention. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be taken to an Emergency Room, or you may be able to drive yourself home. Even if you drive yourself home, get medical attention to document the injury and start a paper trail of the accident.
Provide a doctor’s note to your employer if you will miss work for any length of time––whether it’s for one afternoon or several weeks.
When you can, make sure your employer created a written report detailing the accident and injury,
Contact a Springfield workers’ compensation lawyer.