It is easy to feel a little silly when you go to report a minor work injury to your supervisor. If your injury is so minor that you do not think you will need any medical attention and can keep working that day, you might question whether there is any sense in reporting it. You should always report all workplace injuries, however insignificant they might seem at first. Reporting minor accidents can protect you in case the injury turns out to be worse than you thought. Injuries that do not seem too painful at the time can swell and get worse after you go home for the day. Cuts that seem like insignificant scrapes can start showing signs of injection days later. Documentation is everything in a workers’ compensation case. Reporting an injury promptly can help you get the compensation you need later. After you have reported a workplace injury, you should consult an experienced Will County, IL workers’ compensation attorney.
