Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries we see. Whether you slipped, twisted your knee, fell, or simply wore it out over years of physical work, a knee injury can make it tough to do your job and even harder to get through everyday life. These are some important steps we recommend to protect both your health and workers’ compensation claim.
Get Medical Treatment Right Away
The quicker you can get medical treatment, the better. Even if the pain seems manageable, knee injuries can get worse over time. We recommend you to tell the medical provider that the injury happened at work so it is properly documented.
Report Your Injury To Your Employer
Michigan law generally gives you 90 days to report a work injury, but we recommend to notify your employer as soon as possible. Waiting too long can create headaches later if the insurance company starts to questioned when or how the injury happened.
File A Workers’ Compensation Claim
A claim helps protect your right to medical treatment and wage loss benefits if your injury keeps you out of work.
Keep Good Records
Keep copies of any medical records, work restrictions, and paperwork related to your injury. The more documentation you have, the easier it is to prove your claim if problems come up down the road.
Know Your Rights
Workers’ compensation may cover things like doctor visits, physical therapy, surgery, medications, and wage loss benefits if your injury keeps you out of work. Every case is different, but the sooner you take the proper steps, the better position you’ll be in.
Consider Reaching Out To Us
If your claim is denied, delayed, or the insurance company disputes your injury, we are here to help. We can help protect your rights and help you receive the benefits you deserve. The most important thing to remember is to act quickly. Getting treatment, reporting the injury, and understanding your rights early on can help you avoid many of the problems we see injured workers face later in the process.
Injured At Work? Contact The Law Offices Of David Zimmerman For a Free Consultation
Request a Free Case Evaluation now at 1-866-464-2889. Clients Represented in Thousands of Workers’ Compensation Claims, Trials, Settlements in Metro Detroit, Michigan, Lansing, MI, Flint, MI, Saginaw, MI, Monroe, Michigan, Michigan’s Thumb and Port Huron areas. Every day we work with our clients as we go about taking care of their crucial legal issues. The trust we develop with our clients is the foundation of our relationships. At the Law Offices of David Zimmerman, our attorneys help our clients achieve their goals by offering premium legal services. We never stop working to continuously strengthen those relationships.
