http://www.shumanlegal.com Here are a few steps you’ll need to take in order to exercise your legal rights to obtain workers’ compensation.

2. • According to the
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
(OSHA), 4,821 workers
were killed on the job in
2014 alone.
• That totals more than
92 deaths per week, or
13 every single day.1
• In the same year,
private industry
employees sustained
nearly 3 million nonfatal
workplace injuries and
illnesses.2

3. • If you’re one of the many
workers who have suffered
injuries on the job, you may
be entitled to workers’
compensation benefits.
• In fact, state law requires
nearly all employers to
provide appropriate
benefits to its workers
should they incur job-
related injuries.
• Here are four steps you can
take to protect your rights
under the law.

4. • While simple undisputed workers’
compensation cases may be handled
without an attorney, more complicated
cases require worker’s compensation
expertise.
• In particular, you should contact an
experienced workers’ compensation
attorney to protect your claim if:
• Your employer denies, delays, or
ignores your claim
• Your employer retaliates against you
• Your injuries prevent you from
returning to work
• You have reinjured a previously
diagnosed medical condition
• Your experienced workers’ compensation
attorney will determine the appropriate
steps to take, and whether litigation is the
right course of action.
STEP 1: CONTACT A
WORKER’S COMPENSATION ATTORNEY

5. • As an employee, you are responsible
for reporting the injury directly to
your employer.
• According to state law, you must
provide written notice within 45
days of the accident. Failure to do so
may compromise your claim.
• Your accident report should include:
• The date and time that the
accident occurred
• The location of the accident
• A full description of your
injuries
• Your contact information,
including name, address, and
phone number
• Any witnesses to the accident

6. • Workers’ compensation
laws are designed to
protect employees in
the event of a job-
related injury. They
therefore cover the vast
majority of workplace
injuries and illnesses.
• Under the law, you are
not required to prove
negligence on the part
of your employer.
• Even if your negligence
caused the injury, you
may still be entitled to
compensation.

7. • Handle all medical
emergencies first, then
worry about getting a
doctor’s opinion about
your claim by an
experienced workers’
compensation attorney.
• Although in some cases
the employer is able to
choose the doctor, you
may have the right to a
second opinion.
• If you’re unhappy with the
physician, immediately
discuss with your attorney
who will advise you about
seeing another doctor.

8. Since 1996, the Law Offices of Marc J. Shuman &
Associates, LTD. has been helping all injured victims
and their families navigate the complex legal
process. As experienced personal injury, worker’s
compensation, and wrongful death attorneys, we
can help you evaluate the facts, assess your
options, navigate the legal challenges, and
advocate on your behalf. Marc J. Shuman &
Associates has over 77 combined years of
experience advocating for over 10,000 injury
victims and their families recovering over 50 million
dollars on their behalf. We advocate on your
behalf, so you can focus on the task of recovery.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU
KNOW HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A
WORK RELATED INJURY,
CALL (800) 722-9744 NOW TO
SPEAK TO AN EXPERIENCED
INJURY ATTORNEY FOR FREE

9. 1. OSHA Commonly Used Statistics --
https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics -- http://www.bls.gov/news.release/osh.nr0.htm
3. http://www.shumanlegal.com/practice-area/workers-compensation/