There are a few main ideas we will go over to begin with:

• Do not admit fault or make your injury sound less serious. Sometimes these small comments can be used against you.
• Do not guess or leave details out when talking to the adjuster, just be honest and stick to the facts you know.
• Talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement, signing papers, or taking a settlement offer.

Typically, after a work place injury, you will probably hear from a workers’ comp adjuster. Even if they seem nice upfront, remember that they work for the insurance company, not for you. Their goal is usually to save the company money.  When you are speaking to an adjuster, we recommend avoiding saying the accident was your fault as well as acting like your injury is not a big deal. These comments can hurt your claim. Try your best to be clear and honest about your condition.

If you are unsure or do not know an answer, do not simply guess. Saying  words like “maybe” or “I think” can create problems later on down the road. Make sure you mention every part of your injury so nothing gets overlooked.

We recommend you to be careful discussing or revealing information about old injuries or your medical history. Insurance companies may try to blame your current pain on something unrelated to work.

You should also avoid guessing about when you will be able to return from work. Let your doctor decide that. Saying you will be back soon could later be used against you if recovery takes longer.

Recorded statements can be risky. Simple and small mistakes or  even something as simple as confusing wording may be used later to challenge your case. We recommend you to speak with a lawyer before agreeing to a recorded statement.

We frequently see adjusters asking about hobbies or activities outside of work. Adjusters will utilize casual comments about yard work, sports, or playing with your kids to argue you are not seriously injured.

Finally, we heavily recommend to not rush into a settlement offer. Early offers are typically much lower than what you may actually need for medical bills, lost wages, or long-term care. We can help make sure you are not settling for anything less than you deserve.

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