There are some things you need to do if you have been injured in a workplace accident. If you fail to follow the guidelines, then your claim can be denied. If your claim has been rejected, you will have a hard time appealing it. The process of appealing is very slow. As time goes, you will have to struggle with your bills.
When you get injured when working, you need to;
Report to your supervisor or boss
Let the human resources department know about your injuries and accident
Get medical care from a physician that the company has approved
Take a drug test if the employer needs it
Talk to a workers’ compensation lawyer
When you follow the rules above, then you can expect to have your claim approved. There is no guarantee for approval. A claim can be denied for a number of reasons. Hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer is the best way of safeguarding your rights. Talk to us hear at Mike Bell Accident & Injury Lawyers and we will be there to protect your rights and represent you.