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What to Do if You’re Injured at Work

April 12, 2022

Jumpstart the Workers’ Compensation Process Today

Workers Compensation Attorney in Sacramento CA

When you are involved in a work-related injury, it can be hard to navigate the process of starting your workers’ compensation case. Begin your worker’s compensation claim process by following these steps.


File an Accident Report

Reporting any job-related injury as soon as possible is a crucial step in the compensation process. Many states have short deadlines when it comes to filing a report about your injury, so reporting the accident protects you especially if you don’t start feeling symptoms of the injury until weeks later.


Receive Medical Care

Be sure to receive proper medical care after an injury. Keep your medical records in case your employer’s insurance company tries to dispute your injuries as non-work related.


File a Workers’ Compensation Claim

By filing a claim, you’re getting your employer and insurance administrator on the same page about your injury.


Find a Workers’ Compensation Law Firm

An experienced workers’ compensation attorney will guide you through the compensation claim so you receive all the benefits that you’re entitled to. It’s important to find a work injury law firm that is dedicated to protecting and fighting for your rights.


Learn What the Law Office of Nicholas Sheedy Can Do For You

At the Law Office of Nicholas Sheedy, we can be that work injury law firm for you. We’re dedicated to providing everyone involved in a work-related injury in Sacramento, CA with exceptional counsel and assistance. We have a team of workers’ compensation attorneys that’ll work tirelessly to ensure you get the benefits you are entitled to. Through our 15 years of experience working on workers’ compensation cases, we’ve handled a full array of injuries, including fractures, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and burns.


If you’ve recently been injured at work, reach out to our workers’ compensation law firm to discuss your claim and case. We’re proud to work with those in Sacramento, CA, and the surrounding northern California communities. 


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