What Should I Do Immediately After an On-the-Job Accident?

A: There are only two things that you need to do immediately after a Texas on-the-job accident: seek medical attention and report the injury to your employer. Everything else can wait.

Far too many employees try to ignore injuries and continue working -- or try to downplay the seriousness of the accident. You should understand that the sooner you seek medical assistance, the better your chances for a full and complete recovery and the better your chances of an accurate medical report that will help you secure workers’ compensation benefits.

Far too many employees also hesitate to report their accident. They may fear the consequences of reporting the incident, they may not want to ruin the company’s safety record, or they may simply put it off. However, reporting your on-the-job accident could be as easy as verbally letting your manager know what happened. If you wait 30 days before reporting your work accident, you may have trouble with your workers’ comp claim.

Have you been involved in a Texas work accident? Contact a Houston workers’ compensation attorney today to learn more about your legal options and schedule a free, confidential appointment with a lawyer.