If you sustain injuries or an illness due to an on-the-job accident, you have every right to take legal action to seek compensation for your damages. In these cases, workers' compensation can protect your quality of life as you’re recovering. However, to ensure you continue to receive the benefits you need, you’ll have to prove you’re being proactive about finding work.

What’s the Labor Market’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation?

Although you have the right to request compensation after an injury at your job, it isn’t meant to hold you over forever. Workers’ compensation is considered a temporary solution to the issue of your inability to provide for your family. It’s expected that, after a while, you will be able to return to a job (even if it’s not your previous one) and begin generating income for yourself. If you cannot prove to the courts you are doing your due diligence to make this happen, you may be at risk of losing your benefits.

How Can You Prove You’re Being Proactive?

There are a few simple ways you can prove to the courts you’re doing your part to find work again. First, update your resume and begin submitting it to online job postings. Keep a copy of any confirmation emails you get to show the courts you’ve applied. If you hire a headhunter or have a recruiter helping you locate potential openings, they can provide a written notice of what they’re doing for you. Attending job fairs and bringing back brochures or paraphernalia is another great way to prove your efforts. 

If you were recently injured in an on-the-job accident and need help getting back on track, talk to the professionals at Vincent J. Criscuolo & Associates. Located in Rochester, NY, these attorneys have extensive experience helping residents recover the compensation they need to keep the recovery process stress-free. Call them today at (585) 232-3240 to schedule a consultation, and visit their website for more information on their workers’ compensation services.