What Should I Do After a Workplace Accident?

To protect your interest and your legal rights, you should take the following steps after a workplace accident occurs:

1. Seek medical attention immediately.
2. Verbally notify your employer about the accident as soon as possible.
3. As soon as possible and ithin 30 days, report the accident to your employer in writing and keep a copy of the notification for yourself.
4. Contact an experienced workplace accident attorney to discuss your legal options, which may include bringing a personal injury action, a workers’ compensation claim, or both, depending on your situation.
5. Keep track of your time off from work, medical bills, and healthcare records.
6. Follow your physician’s treatment plan.