ACCIDENT AT WORK PROCEDURE-THE STEPS TO FOLLOW
posted on 23 December 2011 | posted in
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Should you find yourself injured at work, do not feel lost or helpless. There is a procedure you can follow to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your injuries and the resulting loss of income. Like any accident at work procedure will tell you, the first thing you need to do when an accident occurs is report it to the employer. This will be your immediate boss or any other person in management present at that time.
You can then seek medical attention. Should you be in no position to file a report immediately following the accident, do not worry. Once you get to the hospital, the doctor has to fill in your history in the course of treatment. They have a responsibility to record any work related casualties and will most probably pass this report to your employer. Either way, you can file your report at the earliest opportunity you get following your discharge from the hospital.
It is also possible that someone else reported the accident on your behalf, assuming you were unconscious or similarly incapacitated. This report will be instrumental in establishing your claim. The next step to take is approach a work accident lawyer, who will help you in making the claim. The lawyer will explain the process to you, including what is expected of you.
The lawyer will provide you with a work accident claim form, which is basically a statement of the accident, giving details of how and where the accident occurred. The lawyer will then present a copy of this form to your employer, as an expression of your desire to receive compensation. The lawyer at this point takes over the procedure, meeting your employer for negotiations on your behalf and informing you of the outcome every step of the way.
If the two parties do not come to a clear agreement on the terms of compensation, your lawyer will then take the next step, which is seeking respite through the courts. The lawyer then ensures that you receive every cent allocated to you in the settlement. Your employer covers the legal expenses you incur in the process.
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