The Importance of Getting Medical Attention after a New York Construction Accident

There are a number of obstacles injured workers have to overcome in order to get the compensation they need and rightfully deserve in the aftermath of a New York construction accident. Filing for workers compensation benefits can be a complicated process. Making a mistake on the forms or failing to take all the necessary steps along the way can result in a denial of your claim. Applications for these types of benefits are handled by insurance companies, which are only interested in maximizing their profits, and will look for any excuse to deny your claim or decrease the value of your claim.
One of the most important steps to receiving financial compensation for a New York work-related injury is to prove that you were in fact injured. This process is often more difficult then it sounds. You will have to provide proof of when the accident occurred, how severe the injury is and that the injury prevents you from being able to work. You may have to provide photographic evidence, eyewitness accounts, and most importantly, medical records documenting your injuries.
Your initial thought may be to go to the nearest hospital or one that you are familiar with. Going to the wrong doctor may be a mistake. Depending on the type of workers compensation insurance your employer has, you may have to see a doctor who is approved by your employer’s insurance company. Injured workers should immediately report their injury to their employer and ask which doctors their workers compensation insurance company lists. Failure to see an approved doctor may lessen the victim’s chances of receiving compensation. Victims may seek medical attention from an approved doctor but the value of the claim may change if the injuries suffered have already begun to heal.
The personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm help the injured workers of New York obtain fair and full compensation for all injuries, damages and losses. If you or a family member is unable to work because of an injury suffered on the job, call our offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We will provide you with a free consultation and inform you about the steps you should take to get the compensation you need. We can also help you with your accident if it occurred in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
Other phone numbers for us are:
1-800-RADIO-LAW, 1-888-WYPADEK, OR 1-800-LAS-LEYES
Please visit our website: www.work4youlaw.com