Have you been injured or become ill as a result of your job? With over 35 years of experience, the attorneys at Prussak, Welch, and Avila will protect your legal rights. Below are some common questions about workers’ compensation law. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any further questions. We are here to help you.
What should you do if you believe you have suffered an injury or illness as a result of your job?
- Contact us. We will represent you and be with you through every step of the legal process.
- Report the injury immediately to your supervisor. Within one working day after receiving notice or knowledge of your injury, your supervisor will give you a claim form for you to complete and return to him/her. The supervisor will give you a dated and signed copy of the claim form and will forward a copy to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier.
- Contact your doctor to find out if a report was sent to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier or your self-insured employer.
- If you encounter any difficulty or delay with the above, contact us as soon as possible.