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<\/a>Your Responsibilities as an Injury Worker in Indiana<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
When you are injured on the job, you are protected under law in terms of receiving benefits like medical treatment and compensation. However, you still have certain responsibilities to uphold yourself if you want to be eligible for worker\u2019s compensation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, do not assume that your employer is aware of your accident and injury. If you fell off of a 10-foot scaffold and had to be transported to the hospital via ambulance, it is likely that your boss would know about it. But no matter how obvious and dramatic your accident is at work, never presume that your employer knows and intends to report it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if your injuries are minor, it is important to report the accident. Although you\u2019re probably not going to report paper cut or a stubbed toe, seemingly innocuous incidents like bumping your head or taking a tumble over some scattered construction scrap can lead to injuries that appear later on. If you wait too long to report your injury because you don\u2019t think you\u2019re hurt, it will make it more difficult to prove your workers\u2019 compensation benefits claim. Always report an accident that causes injury right away, so that you can at least have it documented on a timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Employer\u2019s Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Employers are required by law to report most injuries to workers on the job site. Simply put, if your boss doesn\u2019t report your workplace injury, they are breaking the law. Not only is your employer required by law to report your injury, but they are required to report it within a certain amount of time. As soon as you notify your boss that you have been her on the job, they should file a DWC-1 form with the state\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation board called a First Report of Injury<\/em>. Most states give employers 30 days to file this form, however there are some states that only give employers one week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Workers\u2019 compensation insurance works very similar to automotive insurance in that, the more claims you file, the higher your premiums are. Employers can sometimes be hesitant to report workplace injuries to the state board because they selfishly don\u2019t want their policy rates to increase. Other times, employers refuse to file a work injury reports because they believe that the employee is lying about being hurt or they don\u2019t think the injury is serious enough to warrant a formal report. Either way, it is their legal duty to report the injury as soon as you notify them, no matter how they feel about the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did your employer ask you to use your private health insurance for your workplace injury, medical treatment? Do not do this under any circumstances! When you see your doctor, explain to them that you were injured on the job while performing work-related duties. Get this on record as soon as possible to protect your rights to workers compensation benefits. Your employer\u2019s worker compensation carrier usually gets to control what doctors you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did your employer offer to pay you under the table for your medical treatment? Do not accept it! It is very possible that your workplace injuries can persist for quite some time, which would entitle you to compensation for past, current, and future damages. Accepting payment under the table is risky because you don\u2019t know when the money will stop coming your way. It might also revoke your right to pursue workers\u2019 compensation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you looking for an Indiana personal injury law firm that concentrates on workers compensation cases? <\/strong>Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/a> at 317-881-2700 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced workers\u2019 compensation lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We represent clients all throughout the state of Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Can I Quit My Job if I Am on Workers\u2019 Compensation?<\/a> Workers\u2019 compensation injury claims in Indiana involve several complex laws and legal jargon that can quickly confuse anyone who does not retain a basic understanding of both worker compensation laws and tort law. However, if you are a recent workplace … Continue reading When Your Boss Refuses to File a Work Injury Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2718 DO NOT USE YOUR PRIVATE INSURANCE FOR WORK INJURIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2718 DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENT FROM YOUR BOSS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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