Had An Accident At Work? This Is Why It Is So Important To Keep Records After The Accident
If you are injured on the job, or as a result of your day to day working duties, you could be able to successfully claim under the worker’s compensation rights provision. But to ensure that you have a really good chance of receiving the benefits you are entitled to, you need to follow the correct procedure in the days and months following the incident itself.
The insurance company acting on behalf of your employer will nearly always want to see a recorded statement of the facts before they make any decision on each case. With this in mind, keeping records is vital to the success of your claim.
Every piece of documentation you complete or receive provides the insurance company with irrefutable evidence of the nature of your claim and information about the seriousness of your injuries. It is fair to say insurance companies are usually looking to keep their costs as low as possible and will, therefore, look to offer the minimum benefits due. Don’t let them deny your claim by not following the right procedure following your accident.
Seek Medical Assistance
Understanding the recording process after an accident will help to ensure that you don’t forget to document anything that you could later rely on. Keeping clear and concise records will help your attorney build a strong case for compensation.
Immediately after your accident, you should seek medical attention. Always put your own health first, and go to the doctor as soon as you are able to. Even if you don’t feel that you have been severely hurt in any way, seeing your physician after a workplace accident or illness is crucial to your claim.
You will need to document where you were hurt and how it happened to show the insurance carrier that you are taking both your injuries and any potential hazards at work seriously. The injuries you document are usually the starting point that determines whether you will receive benefits from the claim.
Preserve as much evidence as possible
Making a full written statement about the accident and the injuries you have suffered is a vital requirement for any workers’ compensation claim. You can also add more weight to your claim by capturing as much evidence as you can. Where possible, you should also:
- Take photos of the scene of the accident
- Take photos of your injuries directly after they have happened
- Ask for an inspection of the accident scene
- Preserve objects or structures involved in the accident to show negligence or potential ongoing hazards in your place of work
Keep Detailed Records
As your medical treatment plan progresses, you must keep records throughout every stage of the case. From your very first written statement about your injuries, through to any paperwork required for your trial date, everything should be kept safe so that you can present it when required.
You should save everything you receive from your doctor, including your discharge papers and any bills. It can also be useful to keep a diary of your injuries and any pain that you are in. Keep everything relating to the case, including emails and any other electronic documentation, as you never know what information will be an important factor in the success of your claim.
Speak To An Experienced Attorney
Here at the Law Offices of Ala Alikhani, P.A., we specialize in obtaining the maximum workers’ compensation benefits for our clients. If we can help you with your case, call us today at (844) 762-8155.
When you hire the Law Offices of Ala Alikhani, P.A. to represent you, we go to extremes to ensure employers and their insurance companies are held accountable and that you receive the benefits you are entitled to by the law.
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