If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be owed compensation for medical bills, missed work during recovery, and other funds. You will need to follow the appropriate steps when filing a claim. Prompt and proper action with the help of an attorney is necessary for an approved claim to provide the compensation you deserve.

How to File Your Worker’s Compensation Claim with an Attorney

1. Report the Injury

Always notify your employer of the injury right away. Ideally, it should be done in writing and dated, so you verify the factual circumstances of the injury later. In the state of Illinois, you must notify your employer within 45 days of a workplace injury. Ask for an official claim form to submit. You’ll need to tell them about the type of injury, when and where the injury occurred, who was involved in the incident, how the incident occurred, and medical treatment you’ve received.

2. Get Medical Attention

Get immediate medical attention. Your worker’s comp policy may require you to see a specific doctor, so ask an HR representative about that. Your doctor should complete a medical report that will be the official record for your injury. It will guide your insurance company on how much compensation you receive.

3. File the Claim

After you and a lawyer have submitted the paperwork to your employer, they are responsible for filing the claim. The insurer will either approve or deny the claim. If you’re unhappy with their answer, you can either ask the insurance company to review the decision or appeal it. If you take either of these measures, work with an attorney, as these issues can get complicated quickly.

To appeal your worker’s compensation claim, trust the job to a skilled attorney you trust. Over the last 20 years, Skinner & Associates, L.L.C. has built a reputation as a resourceful worker’s compensation law firm in Galesburg, IL. They have successfully settled hundreds of cases and will go above and beyond to represent your best interests. Learn more about their practice areas online or call (309) 343-9964 to schedule your free consultation.