Getting Medical Treatment for Your Work Injury
Getting Medical Treatment for Your Work Injury
Getting Medical Treatment for Your Work Injury
Injuries that workers suffer while they are at their jobs – and while they are working within the scope of their employment – can lead to serious problems. If you are injured while you are at your job, your first priority should be getting the medical treatment that you need for your injuries. If you delay your medical treatment for a significant period of time, there is a good chance that your employer (or your employer’s insurance company) will think that you’re not taking your treatment seriously, or worse, that you were not all that seriously injured in your workplace accident.
If you have been injured at your job, experienced Alabama personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney Matt Matthews is ready to assist. We can start to handle the legal aspects and insurance process of your workers’ compensation claim while you continue receiving treatment for your injuries.
Types of Workplace Injuries
People who are injured while they are on the job – and while performing a job duty – can require significant medical treatment. The extent of injuries that a worker suffers depends upon the type of work he or she does and the manner in which the workplace accident occurs. Generally speaking, individuals who work in the building and construction industries suffer the most serious workplace injuries since they often have to work atop ladders and scaffolding – or on dangerous equipment.
Common workplace injuries that may result in the need for an Alabama workers’ compensation claim include:
- Traumatic head and brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue contusions
- Cuts and abrasions
- Spinal cord and back injuries
- Paralysis
- Death
If you or a person you love has suffered one or more of these injuries in a work-related accident, an experienced Alabama workers’ compensation lawyer could help you file a claim and pursue the benefits that you need.
Steps to Take after Becoming Injured on the Job
If you have been injured while you are at your job, the first thing you should do is seek medical treatment at a local urgent care center or hospital emergency room. At one of these facilities, a doctor can examine you, take the necessary x-rays and MRIs, and if necessary, recommend follow-up medical treatment. In addition to reporting the incident to your employer’s human resources department or contact person, it is important that you continue treatment for your injuries until you are discharged from the treatment facility.
Talk to a Knowledgeable Alabama Workers’ Compensation Attorney about Your Situation Today
The Law Office of Richard F. Matthews Jr. may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim on your behalf and get you the benefits and other compensation that you need following your workplace injury.
For a free legal consultation and case evaluation with a knowledgeable Alabama personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney, please call us today at 334-398-8408 or
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