Hurt on the job?
I just hurt myself at work. Now what?
Tell a supervisor as soon as possible.
He or she should fill out some kind of incident report or report of injury. Get a copy.
Ask to see a panel doctor.
What’s that? One of the six doctors on the pink piece of paper in your breakroom or by the time clock. If you need emergency room care, go to the ER. If there is not panel, go to a primary care physician or another doctor of your choosing.
If you’re hurt, going to a doctor quickly is one of the most important actions you can take to not only get better medically, but it’s better for your workers’ comp case, too.
Let your employer know what’s going on with you.
Call if you can’t work the next day. Keep written work restrictions for your records, but get a copy for your boss, too.
If your employer has workers’ compensation insurance (and it should, assuming 3 or more employees), tell the insurance adjuster about your injury, too.
Your employer’s safety, human resources, or personnel department should alert their workers’ comp carrier about your injury. Ask for the name and number for the insurance adjuster assigned to your claim, and talk to him or her about your medical care and disability benefits. If you’re not getting help with finding out who the insurance company is, call the State Board of Workers’ Compensation at (404) 656-3692 to find out who, if anyone, covers workers’ comp insurance for your employer.
Remember, at any point in this process that you have questions, feel free to email or call Moebes Law for a free consultation. It’s the smart thing to do.
