Workers' Compensation-- Hurt on the Job? YUP!

Begin your claim-- I am only licensed in CT and can only provide advise in ct; every state has laws regarding workers' compensation-- and each is unique.
1. Seek immediate medical attention.
2. Notify, in writing (keep copy for yourself), your employer about the nature of the accident.
3. This sounds crazy, but gather witness statements (include: name, date of birth, SSN #, telephone #s, etc.).  This will have a big impact upon whether or not your claim will be accepted by the employer.
4. It is possible that your employer requires all work-related injured workers-- be medically treated by a specific list of medical providers.  If so, then you must go to their doctors, and unless an unusual circumstance arises-- you must be treated by medical providers on "the list".
5. Send a completed FORM 30C, via certified mail receipt requested, to your employer and the workers'  compensation district in which either you were injured or the employer's location; also send a copy of the form to the workers' compensation adjuster or lawyer-- if the file has been opened.  This is crucial to your case.  In general, you only have one year from the date of injury, in the state of Connecticut, in order to preserve, perfect and file this claim. Don't let this time expire.
6. Seek a lawyer who practices in this area of law-- many minefields are ahead of you.
(Oh, by the way, some employers pay-off people, with cash, to not file a workers' compensation case. I shall not comment upon this practice.)

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