For a workers’ comp claim it is important to determine the date that the injury occurred. If you were injured on a specific date but sought medical attention at a later date, the date of injury is the date on which the injury took place. Why is a Date of Injury Important? It is important to write down the date you are injured at work because you may need to seek treatment at a later time. If you need to file a workers’ comp claim the date of injury is very important for completing your claim accurately. If you have been injured, an attorney can help you record important dates for your claim. You will need to know when the injury occurred, when treatment was first sought, when the company was notified and other important dates. An attorney can help you organize records of the doctors you visited and the dates of the appointments. This information can be important because sometimes workers’ comp cases can take years to complete and as time passes it is easy to forget when specific events occurred. An attorney can help you make sure you record all pertinent information and help you collect the medical records necessary to support your claim as it is processed and potentially litigated. How Can an Attorney be of Assistance? An attorney can help you keep everything organized and anticipate information that you are going to need to obtain, before you need it. The date of injury is very important because there is a time limit for filing a claim. You may have just one month to successfully start a claim. Your attorney can make sure you stay organized and help you document your case from the date of injury to the settlement date. To speak with a workers' compensation attorney in your area, feel free to fill out our Free Case Evaluation.
