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Atlantic article describes serious injuries at Amazon warehouses across country. The foundation for Workers’ Compensation laws throughout the United States is truthfulness and providing a safe work environment for workers.
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Spooky things to avoid when Injured at Work
It is scary when you are hurt at work and make these spooky mistakes.
Do not wait too long to go to the doctor. Work Comp may think you got hurt off the job.
Do not wait to tell work that you were hurt on the job. Failure to notify is a defense for the employer and may raise other defenses to your claim.
Do not forget to tell your doctor how you got hurt at work. Many claims are denied because nothing about the work injury shows up in the medical records.
Do not forget to get your settlement. If you are hurt on the job, then you are entitled to a settlement. It is really frightening when the insurance company does not pay you the money you deserve.
Do not forget to talk a Workers’ Compensation lawyer to protect your rights. Feel free to contact Illinois Work Injury Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Avoid these things that go bump in the dark.
What to do with a Work Injury and Social Security Disability
The combination of a work injury and a Social Security Disability filing makes for a complicated situation.
A workers’ compensation award or settlement has the potential to reduce or wipe out your Social Security Disability benefits if you are not careful.
This may result because the Federal Government has written the law in such a way as to offset disability benefits when you receive Workers’ Compensation.
The government allows you to write settlement contracts in a way that is favorable to you. However, you must follow the rules or you will be penalized.
Do not settle a Workers’ Compensation claim without it being examined thoroughly by an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer.
Questions about your Work Injury case and Social Security Disability claim? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Injury and Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
How Important are Medical Records to Your Injury Case
Whether you have a work injury case or a Social Security Disability case the medical records will tell the tale of whether you win or lose.
The Arbitrator or Judge will examine the medical records closely to determine how you were hurt, what injuries you sustained, your medical treatment, how your injuries limit your activities.
Make sure that your medical records accurately reflect the reality of your injury and your condition.
Tell the doctor and nurses if you were hurt at work and how it happened.
Tell the medical providers all the body parts that are injured
Tell your doctors how you hurt now and how it bothers your lifting, walking, standing, or use of your hands and arms.
Do you need to elevate your legs throughout the day? Tell the doctor.
Do you need a cane or brace? Tell the doctor.
Make sure that your medical records help your case, not hurt it.
Questions about your Work Injury or Social Security Disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Attorney at 309-827-4371.
Serious Work Place Injuries have far reaching Impact
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Financial stress and chronic pain result in long lasting problems.
Make sure to get all the help you can: mental, physical, spiritual and legal.
Contact an Illinois Work Injury Attorney to protect yourself.