Many times when I meet someone and they learn that I’m a Kansas
City work comp lawyer, they ask, “Well, what should I do if I ever get hurt at
work?” Of course, my first response is “Call The Dickson Law Firm!” Short of
calling us, here are some basic things you need to know if you are hurt on the
job:
1. Immediately report
all work related injuries because there are strict time limitations.
2.
Immediately request
treatment from your employer.
3.
Clearly describe the work injury to your doctor.
Also, fully detail all of your symptoms.
4.
Understand that the insurance company, its
adjusters, and/or attorney are NOT on
your side.
5.
Do NOT
give a recorded statement.
6.
Expect the insurance company to put you under
surveillance. (They are almost always in vans –either mini-vans or fake work
vans – with tinted windows).
7.
File a
Claim for Compensation as soon as possible because, like the Notice requirement
(#1), there are strict time limitations.
8. The insurance company’s doctor’s ratings are
usually low and you can almost always settle for a much higher percentage of disability,
especially if you have an experienced lawyer.
9. You have a right to consult with a lawyer. The
Dickson Law Firm always offers free consultations and we never take a fee off
of the amount of a settlement offer that has already been presented to you. We
usually get our client’s about double of what the insurance company was going to
pay before our representation. You will be happy if you call us before you
settle.
