There are several important steps in the Louisiana workers’ compensation process. The most critical of these is reporting your workplace injury quickly. You are only allowed 30 days from the time you realize that you were injured at work or developed a workplace-related illness to report the injury or illness to your employer.
Notify your employer immediately and never downplay the seriousness of your injury or illness. Next, seek medical help for your injury or illness. To ensure that you are in the system and your health care is covered, fill out a Choice of Physician form, which is approved by your employer or claims adjuster. Finally, keep careful records. Get a copy of the accident report made by your employer, writing down every detail while they are fresh in your mind. Finally, find out if a workers’ compensation lawyer can help your case. It can be beneficial to involve a New Orleans workers’ comp attorney in the process right from the start.