Following the Proper Steps After a Workplace Accident
If you were injured in an on-the-job accident, it is important to know about the important timelines and details in your case. If you fail to meet the statute of limitations or if you do not properly report the accident, it could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars in your case.
When you contact our firm — The Griggs Firm, P.A. — we can help make sure you give proper notice to your employer and meet each deadline in the statute of limitations. We have 22 years of experience handling on-the-job injuries. Attorney Stuart Griggs spent the first four years of his career representing insurance companies and employers, and he has represented injured parties since then. He knows what insurance companies are looking for in claims, and he can help make sure you understand the important things to know if you have an on-the-job injury.
Step One: Contact a Jacksonville Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Notify your employer of the accident. If you were injured at work, it is important that you notify your employer within 30 days of the accident. Even if you think the injury will get better on its own, it is still crucial to notify your employer. In the best case scenario, your injury may subside and not cause any problems. If that is not the case, you want to make sure it has been accurately documented.
Get a copy of the documentation. In addition to reporting the injury, it is important that you receive a copy of the documentation that is submitted. If your employer debates whether you followed proper protocol, this can help show you took the proper steps.
Give a full description of the body parts involved. When you are describing your accident, it is important to be detailed in your description of the accident, but broad in your description of the injury. For example, an object may fall on your deltoid and cause problems to your neck or shoulder. If you just say the object fell on your shoulder, you may not be able to receive compensation for the pain to your neck.
When you contact our firm, we can help make sure you take the proper steps after an accident. Contact us online or call 904-425-1909 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced Florida attorney.
