Filing a claim for workers’ compensation is a complex, multi-step process. While these claims are intended to protect injured workers, it is all too easy to make mistakes that can end up damaging your claim. To efficiently navigate this process and avoid these common pitfalls, consider working with a DuPage County, IL workers’ compensation attorney.
At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, we have helped numerous clients recover compensation through workers’ compensation claims, with settlements in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. With our legal knowledge and decades of experience, we can effectively guide you through your claim to ensure that your rights are protected. Here are a few of the most common mistakes we see in workers’ compensation claims.
Waiting Too Long to Report a Workplace Injury
Workers’ compensation claims work on tight timelines. From the moment of the accident, you only have 45 days to report the accident to your employer. If the injury was caused by repetitive stress or exposure to harmful chemicals, you must report it within 45 days of becoming aware of your condition.