What Do I Do After Suffering a Work Injury?
With a wide range of concerns after your work injury, you may be confused about what steps to take next. You need to know what you have to do in order to get the medical care you need and financial compensation you deserve. Luckily, you do not have to go through this alone. An experienced attorney can help. At the Timothy V. Pickell Law Offices in Kansas City, we have been helping Kansas and Missouri workers obtain fair workers' compensation packages for over two decades.
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There are several steps you can take in order to begin working towards a successful workers' comp claim. If you fail to take these steps, in the proper manner, you could end up losing your chance at the compensation you deserve. We are here to help. As soon as possible after your injury you need to:
- Report your injury: Tell employer that you have been injured; if company policy dictates, file a formal report of the incident. You need to do this right away, even if your injury seems minor. You must put your employer on notice that you have been injured before filing for work comp benefits. Waiting only weakens your case.
- Get to a doctor quickly: Whether you go to an emergency room or schedule an appointment with your family doctor, make sure you document your injury and build supporting evidence. If you wait too long, you may not be able to trace the root of the problem to your work accident.
From the moment you contact our firm until the moment you receive workers' compensation benefits, we will maintain frequent communication in order to keep you posted on the progress of your case. At the end of each meeting or phone call, we will discuss the next steps, so you always know what to expect next.
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More than just a review of your rights and options, we will help you come up with a plan to get the workers compensation you deserve. From our Kansas City, Kansas, law office we handle all cases on a contingency basis, so you do not have to pay any lawyer fees unless we secure benefit payments for you. Call us toll-free at 877-340-9421 or contact us online for more information.
