Reporting Your Work Injury to Pike Road Employers

Last year, there were 4.26 million work-related medically consulted injuries in the United States. If you have recently been injured in a workplace accident, you must report your work injury to your Pike Road employer to receive the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve under the law. 

At the Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr., we understand that navigating workers’ comp claims can be difficult; that's why we help our clients with every step of the filing process. We can advise you on the necessary steps, including reporting your injury to your employer. 

Why Is It Important To Report Your Work Injury To Pike Road Employers?  It is Required by Law

In order to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Alabama, state law requires you to properly and promptly report the injury to your employer. If your employer knows the accident happened, such actual notice can replace statutory notice, but it is better to be safe and provide notice yourself. This way, your employer cannot deny they knew about your injury.

Getting Access To Immediate Medical Care

Sometimes, injured employees are unsure if they should seek medical care after being injured at work. Never let concerns over medical bills stop you, as workers’ comp should cover all of your medical costs. It is critical to get a timely diagnosis so you can demonstrate the exact nature of your injuries. Your employer can select the medical provider for a workplace injury, so you should inquire about where you need to go for treatment immediately after your injury. 

What Are The Workers Comp Benefits You Can Receive After Reporting Your Work Injury?

In Alabama, worker's compensation can help cover various expenses. If you report your injury in time, you should be eligible to the following benefits, as they apply to your situation: 

• Missed wages: Sometimes, an injury is severe enough to warrant time off work. During this time, an employee will lose wages while focusing on recovery. If an injury has been reported and a workers’ comp claim filed, benefits will help replace some of the wages an employee loses. In Alabama, the amount paid to injured employees for lost wages is typically 66% of an employee's weekly wage. It should be noted that employees will receive this benefit if they have to miss work for more than 21 days. 
• Medical bills: Workers’ compensation will pay the hospital and medical bills relating to the injury the employee sustained while on the job. These bills can include emergency room costs, prescription medication, surgeries, specialist consultations, and more. Some work-related injuries and illnesses require ongoing care even once an employee returns to work. Workers’ comp benefits should cover the costs associated with this ongoing care, including therapy sessions, additional surgeries, medications, and physical therapy consultations. 
• Disability benefits: Sadly, there are many instances where a work-related injury or illness can leave an employee temporarily or permanently disabled. In these situations, workers' compensation will provide disability benefits through monthly payments. Usually, these payments are made weekly, monthly, or in a lump sum, depending on the injury and what the injured employee decides is best with help from their attorney. 

Get In Touch With A Pike Road Workers Comp Lawyer Today To Speak About Your Claim

Reporting your injury is crucial if you want to receive workers' compensation benefits. Yet since the following process can be stressful, it's best to seek the advice of a qualified workers’ comp attorney like the ones at the Law Office of Richard F. Mathews, Jr. 

We have experience helping injured employees obtain benefits so that they can focus on their recovery rather than their finances. If you want help with your claim, contact us here, and we'll set up an obligation-free consultation.