Claiming compensation after a workplace injury is a right for most workers. The money should go to cover things such as their medical bills and the wages they lose while recovering.
Yet, just because your employer has worker’s compensation insurance, that does not mean you will automatically get the full amount you should. Insurers often do their best to avoid paying out the appropriate amount in a bid to improve their profits. Therefore, gathering evidence may be crucial to the success of your claim. Here are some types of evidence to consider:
Witness statements
Were you entirely alone when the accident happened or did someone else see what happened? If so it is worth capturing what they saw in a statement while the events are still fresh in their mind.
Another kind of witness statement that might help is if someone else has spotted a risk to safety before you fell foul of it. While claiming workers’ compensation does not require you to prove your employer or anyone else was at fault, showing the hazard existed before might help if the insurer tries to claim you brought your injuries on yourself.
Photographic evidence
Most people have a camera on their cell phone these days. These are quite capable of capturing high enough quality images to illustrate the accident scene, your injuries and anything else pertinent.
Medical records
Showing the extent of your injuries and how they will affect your ability to work is crucial to any workers’ compensation claim. Medical records from the doctor who sees you are generally the best way to prove these two things.
Getting help to learn more about how to compile a convincing workers’ comp claim can increase the chance you get the payout you need at the first attempt.
