Common Mistakes to Avoid

You have a great deal of responsibility in making sure you are being treated fairly when you are going through the workers’ compensation claims process. Unfortunately, while you are injured, paying attention to these details may seem overwhelming.

Here are a few areas to be aware of and some common mistakes to avoid:

• Failure to timely report the accident to your employer
• Not seeking medical care immediately
• Neglecting to inform the company approved physician of the details of your accident
• Violating your doctor’s recommendations
• Refusing to accept suitable employment as outlined in WC-240
• Returning to work without a WC-240 form
• Failure to cooperate with vocational/physical rehabilitation and case managers
• Not anticipating that you and your condition will be monitored
• Allowing your case to get stale and worth less in settlement
• Hiring and firing multiple lawyers
• Failure to fully inform your lawyer of all facts of your case

Successfully navigating a worker’s compensation claim can be quite overwhelming. It’s important to seek qualified legal counsel to help guide you through this complicated minefield. You don’t have to do it all on your own.