Avoid Ruining Your Workers’ Compensation Claim with These 3 Mistakes
You may be entitled to pursue a workers’ compensation claim if you are injured on while working at your job. However, your employer’s insurers may point to 3 crucial mistakes to break apart your compensation claim.
If you have sustained an injury at work, we may be able to help you fight for your workers’ compensation claim. To discuss your legal options as an injured employee, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today.
Three Costly Mistakes
Though most workers are to be covered by workers’ compensation under the law, a successful claim cannot be guaranteed, particularly if an injured worker commits one of the following mistakes.
#1: “I don’t need to file an injury report or tell my supervisor.”
When you are injured on the job, you need to be careful to report the incident as quickly as possible and file any injury reports your company provides. Filling out these forms offers stronger evidence to back up your claim against compensation insurers who often look for excuses to deny your claim coverage.
#2: “I don’t need to tell my doctor about what caused my injury.”
Telling a doctor that you were injured on the job can help put together a more complete diagnosis. Also, reporting your workplace injury to a doctor can help your claim. When your employer’s insurer asks your doctor about the injuries, they can report that the injuries occurred because of a workplace accident.
#3: “My employer will handle it.”
It is important for an employee to take their compensation claim into their own hands. While an employer may have the best intentions for their workers, they often work through a third-party compensation insurer to pay for the costs of compensation. These insurers have a vested financial interest in finding reasons to deny a claim, even if it is a rightful one.
Contact Us
If you have been injured while working, we can provide you with the counsel or representation that you need. From initial filings to appeals, we may be able to help you when you need it most. Contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.