If you are injured on the job…
DO…
- Report injury immediately to employer
- File a written claim immediately
- Seek medical treatment
- Give your doctor a complete and accurate history
- Go to your doctor, not the employer’s doctor
- Seek legal advice if:
- Your claim is denied
- You do not understand what is happening or
- The insurance company wants to settle
DON’T…
- Assume the problem will go away
- Assume the information you get from the employer or insurer is accurate
- Provide any false or misleading information to your doctor, employer or insurance carrier