Just because you are injured at work, it doesn’t mean that you’re going to automatically be covered by benefits. To guard against this possibility, the workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) lawyers at Snyder & Gast, LLC have provided a list of things people can do to ensure an injury is covered by their employer.

If you’re injured at work, here are some of the most important things you can do to ensure employer coverage:

• Report, Report, Report: Report every injury or illness that happens because of your work. Make sure the information gets to the right person by following in up the chain of command.
• Verify Your Coverage With a Workers’ Comp Lawyer: Sometimes an employer will tell you that you’re not covered because an accident was your fault. Verify this with a lawyer that practices workers’ comp law.
• Visit The Correct Doctor: In some states, you have to visit the doctor directed by your employer or your bills won’t be covered. Of course, this doesn’t apply to emergencies.
• Make Sure The Doctor Knows Your Injuries Occurred on The Job: Most of the time, there will be a box to check off on your medical forms to state that your injury occurred on the job, Making sure you check this box will ensure bills are sent to your employer. If you can choose your own doctor, make sure they accept workers’ compensation payment plans.
• Tell The Doctor Everything: Give a good overview of every part of your body that’s been effected. You may not receive treatment for everywhere you’ve been injured you won’t be covered unless you mention all of the places that hurt as a result of the injury.
• Stay Informed: Get information on your coverage from your employer. Then, check your state’s workers’ compensation office and find out if your employer has made a report with them.
• Hire a Workers’ Comp Lawyer: If it seems that your employer isn’t playing fair or is unwilling to address your injury, hire a workers’ comp lawyer as soon as you are able.

For more information or to get a free consultation, contact the workers’ comp specialists at Snyder & Gast, LLC, call them at (513) 281-1544.