By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    How Not to Become a Victim of Medical Scams
    How Not to Become a Victim of Medical Scams
    December 22, 2021
    11 Ways You Can Care for Your Elder Family Members Health
    11 Ways You Can Care for Your Elder Family Members Health
    April 6, 2022
    How Can Brain Injury Lead To Dangerous Long-Term Effects?
    How Can Brain Injury Lead To Dangerous Long-Term Effects?
    August 30, 2022
    Latest News
    The 6 Most Common Injuries Resulting from Motorcycle Accidents
    January 30, 2023
    6 Essential Strategies for Improving Your Medical Practice
    January 25, 2023
    Staying Positive While Living with Mesothelioma
    January 24, 2023
    The Many Health Benefits of Being Outdoors
    January 17, 2023
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    health benefits on Marijuana
    California Advocates Cite Health Benefits of Cannabis Legalization
    February 5, 2021
    Is It Right To Opt For A Home Care Service For Elderly Loved Ones?
    April 17, 2020
    Addressing Mental Health Problems in America’s Schools
    July 10, 2018
    Latest News
    Simplifying the Genetic Testing Process: How At-Home Kits are Changing the Game
    January 25, 2023
    9 Hospitals That Have Introduced Green Initiatives
    January 25, 2023
    Why a Health Retreat Can Be the Best Medicine
    January 12, 2023
    Best Money-Saving Tips for Health Managers
    January 12, 2023
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Important Steps to Take After Suffering a Workplace Injury
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Latest News
investing in senior care
5 Reasons Why Investing in Senior Care Is a Wise Choice?
Senior Care
prevent birth injuries
Distressing Birth Injuries and How They Can Be Prevented
Women Health
reduce infertility risks
Lifestyle Choices You Can Make to Minimize Infertility
Pregnancy
stablecoins in healthcare
Stablecoins May Change the Future of Healthcare Billing
News
Personal Injury Healing Tips and Strategies
Personal Injury Healing Tips and Strategies
Health
Aa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Aa
Search
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > News > Important Steps to Take After Suffering a Workplace Injury
News

Important Steps to Take After Suffering a Workplace Injury

Sean Mallon
Last updated: 2022/05/18 at 8:01 PM
Sean Mallon
Share
5 Min Read
workplace injury
Shutterstock Licensed Photo - By ALPA PROD
SHARE

A workplace injury is commonly defined as any type of injury that occurs at work. It may happen at the company’s business or property. People often rush to call their injury lawyers as soon as the injury happens. Although this may seem like a good idea at the time, but before you do that you need to understand the series of steps that you need to take before calling your lawyer that are more important and if they are properly followed you can save yourself from further harm.

Contents
Treat Your InjuryConsult a DoctorReport the Injury:Filing for a Compensation Claim:

Work injuries can be prevented if the necessary precautions are taken but it is better to know what needs to be done if you suffer from an injury. According to a study conducted by the National Safety Council, someone is injured every seven seconds while they are on the job. So, it is important to have the basic information about how to deal with an injury that you sustain at the workplace.

With that being said, here are the most important steps you need to take after suffering a workplace injury;

Treat Your Injury

The first and arguably the most important thing you need to do when you suffer from any type of injury is to get it treated. Every workplace is legally obligated to have a designated first aider. An important thing to keep in mind when you suffer an injury is that just because an injury doesn’t look serious does not necessarily mean that it is not.

More Read

Close-up,Of,A,Person's,Hand,Holding,Ribbon,To,Support,Alzheimer's

More Effective Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s on the Horizon

Why Is Testing for HIV At Home Convenient For You?
Dr. James Murtagh Tackles Pulmonary and Other Diseases
Is The Environment Safe for Your Eyes? Let’s Take a Look
7 Healthcare Advancements For Penile Health

Consult a Doctor

First aid can help you with your injury temporarily but it is always a good idea to consult a doctor afterward just to make sure that you are not dealing with a severe injury.

Furthermore, if you are suffering from additional pain because of your injury, the doctor can prescribe you medicine that can relieve your pain.

Report the Injury:

It is imperative that once you get your injuries checked out by a doctor that you report your injuries to your employer as soon as possible. The sooner you let your employer know about the injuries you suffered, the sooner they’ll be able to report the incident. In addition to reporting the injury you need to make sure that you ask for a copy of the report because a lot of times insurance companies can deny claims if the report is not filed properly.

Filing for a Compensation Claim:

Once you have reported the injury to your employer and obtained a copy of that report, you need to determine whether or not you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits or if you are able to file a work injury lawsuit against your employer if they are accountable for damages and losses. The deadline for filing the claim differs from state to state so you need to make sure that you double-check the date and file for the benefits as soon as possible.

Furthermore, it is also paramount that you consult a lawyer while you are filing for a claim to make sure that everything is in order so that you can get fairly compensated for your injuries.

Above mentioned were some of the important steps you need to take after you suffer an injury at the workplace. While a work injury is often labeled as common and harmless, but at times it can prove to be very costly and even fatal if the right steps are not taken. If you follow these steps quickly and accurately, you can minimize the damage you suffer and at the same time make sure that you are fairly and properly compensated for your injuries.

TAGGED: workplace injuries

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Sean Mallon March 19, 2021
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
Previous Article stop bleeding after an injury 6 Quick Steps to Stop a Bleeding Wound
Next Article medical practice revenue Essential Guidelines for Maximizing Medical Practice Revenue as Competition Swells

Stay Connected

1.5k Followers Like
4.5k Followers Follow
2.8k Followers Pin
136k Subscribers Subscribe

Latest News

investing in senior care
5 Reasons Why Investing in Senior Care Is a Wise Choice?
Senior Care January 30, 2023
prevent birth injuries
Distressing Birth Injuries and How They Can Be Prevented
Women Health January 30, 2023
reduce infertility risks
Lifestyle Choices You Can Make to Minimize Infertility
Pregnancy January 30, 2023
stablecoins in healthcare
Stablecoins May Change the Future of Healthcare Billing
News January 30, 2023

You Might also Like

stablecoins in healthcare
News

Stablecoins May Change the Future of Healthcare Billing

January 30, 2023
at-home genetic testing method kits
Global Healthcare

Simplifying the Genetic Testing Process: How At-Home Kits are Changing the Game

January 25, 2023
home safety tips
News

9 Tips to Minimize Injury Risks and Live Peacefully at Home

January 23, 2023
tips to quit smoking
News

Quitting Smoking: 6 Tips to Help You Kick the Habit

January 17, 2023
//

We influence million of users and is the most authentic source of information on healthcare business and technology news.

Quick Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Follow US

© 2008-2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?