Mistakes to Avoid After a Workers’ Comp
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Learn about the common mistakes to avoid after a workers’ comp in this video, then contact our South Carolina lawyers to get started.
Question:
What are some common mistakes to avoid after a workers’ comp claim?
Answer:
When people contact us with a workers’ compensation claim when they’ve been injured on the job, one of the biggest mistakes we’ve seen them make is they’re afraid to report it to their supervisor. If you don’t report that right away, then very often they use that as a defense against your claim to say maybe you got hurt at work after that, or just to say that you’re not entitled to make a claim after a certain period of time. The law requires you to report that claim within 90 days. If you don’t do that, your claim will be forever foreclosed.
The second mistake that people make is when they go to their employer, they say, “Maybe I’ll be okay,” because they’re afraid their employer will be upset with them because now they’ve got to report that to their insurance company. That’s okay. It doesn’t hurt your employer; they have insurance for that purpose. You need to get medical care. If you need medical care, tell your employer you need treatment. Go to the doctor.
Were you or a loved one injured on a job site and have questions about the common mistakes to avoid after a workers’ comp? Contact our experienced South Carolina Workers’ Comp Attorneys today for a confidential consultation and legal case evaluation.
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