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Workers’ Compensation Basics

There are several things that you should do if you’re ever injured on the job, and some things to gather before your first consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney.

• A summary of the accident and the date/location of the injury
• Photos of injuries
• Copy of written notice to your employer about your injury
• Supervisor’s name and contact info that the injury was reported to
• Copy of any accident reports for the worker’s comp injury
• Witness names and contact information
• All medical records related to the work comp injury, diagnosis, and treatment by a WCB Authorized Workers’ Compensation Doctors
• Dates, phone/fax and locations of all treating Injury Doctors
• Copies of all medical bills received for all related medical treatments
• Employment records showing your date of hire, position and duties
• Most recent pay stubs
• Bank statements
• Any emails or letters between yourself and your employer regarding the accident or your injuries
• Getting these documents and materials together for your consultation can greatly assist your Workers’ Compensation Attorney in determining the various aspects of your case. As well as help expedite the process – which is always a good thing.

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