REPORTING AN ACCIDENT AT WORK
posted on 6 October 2011 | posted in
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A work related injury should be reported at all times, in line to the workers’ compensation law. An injury is considered work-related when it is a direct result of exposure to a work condition or work hazard. If the work condition aggravates a pre-existing condition, that too is classified under work-related injury. Every organization, company and business has work related reporting forms, which the injured employee must fill following the accident.
The report form covers personal details such as the employee’s name, address, phone number and position at work. Reporting an accident at work is done to explain the nature of the accident, where it happened and how exactly it happened. All this information should be given in as much detail as possible, to paint a clear picture of what happened and the possible cause of the accident.
Additional details required to be provided in the accident report are confirmation of seeing a doctor and the doctor’s name. You may also be required to say if you have ever sought treatment for the injured part of the body in the past. Where there is no accident report form, it is important that the employee report to the employer or his supervisor in person. Ensure that the employer records every detail of the accident as given by you.
This is a procedure expected of all employers to whom the work law compensation applies. Basically, this includes all employers except small business owners with less than five employees on their payroll. If you cannot access your employer immediately to report the accident, you can consult a work accident attorney for help. It is important that a report of the accident is documented somewhere, as it has a bearing on the outcome of any claim made.
Once you have made your report, you can go ahead and file your claim. Consult a work accident lawyer to help you make the claim. They will provide you with a claim form, which you are required to fill and return signed. The lawyer will then take charge of the negotiations and follow up on the payment to ensure that you get every penny that you deserve.
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