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3 Workers’ Compensation Claim Mistakes To Avoid

An injury on the job can leave you feeling overwhelmed. With all sorts of different forms to complete and procedures to follow while dealing with a serious injury, you may not feel prepared to deal with a compensation claim immediately.

However, an experienced and determined legal advisor can help you work through the necessary paperwork and to strengthen your initial claim. To learn more, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 888-389-COMP. We are prepared to assist you with all of your New Jersey workers compensation needs.

Potentially Significant Errors

Unless you have sought and received workers’ compensation benefits in the past, it is likely that there is much about the process that is potentially confusing. The following are some potentially significant errors that one might make which could endanger their claim.

#1: Don’t Report the Injury When It Happens

A serious mistake many workers make is the failure to immediately report an injury. Obviously, this can prove problematic in emergency situations. However, if you are able to file an injury report before receiving medical treatment or can at least inform your supervisor about your injury, this may help guard your claim against compensation insurer accusations.

#2: Don’t Tell Your Doctor

When you are receiving treatment for your injuries, you need to be open with your physician and tell them that the injury was sustained because of a workplace accident. This can help a doctor form a diagnosis faster and more accurately. Also, when the compensation insurer asks that physician about the injury, they can report the cause as a work-related injury.

#3: Don’t Take Care of Your Own Claim

In some cases, employees have such faith in their employer that they expect all compensation matters to be dealt with fairly by their employer. However, a workers’ compensation insurance company is also going to be involved in the evaluation of a claim, and they have an interest in finding a reason to deny a claim. These insurers generally do not share the goodwill of an employer, instead focusing more intently on proving fraud in a case often at the cost of valid claims.

Contact Us

If you have been injured while working on the job, we may be able to assist you with your legal needs during the compensation claim filing process. For more information regarding your options, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 888-389-COMP.