Any personal injury lawyer will tell you that work injuries can happen no matter how careful you are. If you suffer an injury, the employment law and personal injury lawyers at Arndt Buswell & Thorn S.C., in Sparta, Wisconsin, want you to know what you can do. Almost every worker is covered under Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation laws.

Follow these steps to protect your right to be compensated for your injuries:

• Seek Medical Care: As quickly as you can, see a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, even if your injury is minor. Workers’ comp benefits are available for injuries that arise out of employment, including physical and mental harm, and occupational illnesses due to exposure to conditions or substances.
• Notify Your Employer: Wisconsin allows oral and written notice, but whatever you do, don’t delay. Include the date, time, and nature of the illness or injury, the body parts that are affected, when the injury or illness first occurred, and the medical attention needed. It’s best to give notice within 30 days of the injury to ensure your eligibility for compensation benefits.
• Keep Written Records Of Events: When the injury first occurs, start and maintain a log of events. Include when and how you give notices and all conversations with your employer. Record medical appointments, missed workdays, conversations with insurance claims representatives, investigators, and anything related to the injury and claims process. This information will be useful at any hearing you attend.

At Arndt Buswell & Thorn S.C., the personal injury and employment law attorneys have decades of experience with workers’ compensation insurance claims. The firm’s lawyers are dedicated to helping injured workers obtain the maximum benefits under the law. They serve their clients with vigor and compassion, and have a strong track record of success.

When you have an on-the-job accident, contact the personal injury and employment law experts at Arndt Buswell & Thorn S.C., in Sparta, and Bangor, Wisconsin. Call (608) 269-1200 to speak an attorney in the Sparta office, or call (608) 486-2324 to reach the Bangor office. Visit the personal injury lawyers’ website for more information about their services.