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Five Mistakes You Need to Avoid After Suffering a Workplace Injury in Spokane

April 28, 2022 – Matt Albrecht

Unfortunately, workplace safety remains a serious problem. If you are hurt on the job in Spokane County, it’s essential that you know what to do to maximize your financial support. Too many injured workers make avoidable mistakes. At‌ ‌Albrecht‌ ‌Law‌ ‌PLLC, we advocate for injured workers and their families. Here, our Spokane workplace injury attorney highlights five key errors to avoid after a job-related accident in Washington State.

1. Failing to Report the Injury to Your Employer 

All injured workers in Washington State have a duty to notify their supervisor and/or employer of the accident. Failure to do so in a timely manner (30 days) could prevent you from claiming workers’ comp benefits. If you see a doctor after an accident, you will often get a Form F242-130-000 from your health provider.

2. Not Seeking Proper Medical Attention or Follow-Up Care

A serious work-related injury should always be evaluated by a doctor. Your physical health matters, your emotional well-being matters, and you deserve high quality medical attention. If you do not see a licensed physician (or if you skip out of follow-up care) you could miss out on workers’ comp benefits. Workers’ comp covers all proper and necessary medical treatment.

3. Posting About Your Accident or Your Injuries on Social Media

While your workplace injury claim is still being processed, you should avoid sharing anything about your accident, your injuries, or your recovery on social media. Social media posts are not always private—even if you have strong privacy settings on your account. Play it safe and limit social media posts.

4. Forgetting to Consider a Third Party Liability Claim 

Workers’ comp is generally the sole remedy that an employee has against their employer after a workplace injury in Washington State. However, you may have a claim against a party other than your employer. Through a third party liability claim against a property owner, subcontractor, manufacturer, or other defendant, additional financial compensation may be available. Third party liability claims are negligence claims. You must prove fault to recover damages.

5. Waiting Too Long to Seek Professional Legal Representation

Work injury claims can be challenging. You do not have to get through the legal claims process alone. One of the best ways to protect your rights after a serious accident in the workplace is to retain experienced legal counsel. A Spokane, WA work injury attorney can review the specific circumstances of your accident, explain your options, handle the legal paperwork, and take whatever action is needed to help you secure the full financial benefits you deserve.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Workplace Injury Lawyer in Spokane

At‌ ‌Albrecht‌ ‌Law‌ ‌PLLC, our Spokane workplace injury attorneys have the legal expertise that you can count on. If you need help with a workers’ comp claim, a third party liability claim, or both, we are here as a resource. Contact us today for a free review of your case. We represent injured workers in Spokane, Spokane County, and throughout the entirety of Eastern Washington.

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