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What to Do If You Are Injured On-the-Job
Report the Injury to Your Employer
If it's possible, report your injury in writing and keep a copy of that report for your personal records.
File Your Workers' Compensation Claim as Soon as Possible
If your injury entitles you to workers' compensation benefits, file your claim as soon as you can.
Waiting to file could lead to problems or delays in receiving your benefits. Reporting your injury and filing your claim quickly is the best way to make sure that you start receiving benefits quickly.
If Your Claim Is Disputed
If there is a dispute regarding your claim, you can contact your state's workers' compensation commissioner's office. You may also want to contact a lawyer experienced in the workers' compensation system.
Conclusion of General Information about Workers' Compensation
The workers' compensation system is designed to provide a simple and direct way for employees who are injured at work of because of their jobs to receive compensation for their injuries. Workers' compensation laws vary from state to state. Each state has its own requirements for the procedure to receive these benefits. An experienced workers' compensation lawyer can assist you in navigating these procedural requirements and can help you obtain the benefits to which you are entitled.
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