Should I Report My Work Injury?
A recent report issued by the Government Accountability Office finds that many work place injuries are not reported. Injured Missouri workers can experience disincentives that may discourage them from reporting work-related injuries and illnesses to their employers. For example, workers may not report a work-related injury or illness because they fear job loss or other disciplinary action, or fear jeopardizing rewards based on having low injury and illness rates. Disincentives for reporting and recording injuries often lead to insufficient medical treatment.
The Missouri Workers’ Compensation system requires notice of work injuries within 30 days. Once you report your injury, your employer must give you paperwork and file a “First Report of Injury” with the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation. If your employer does not give you this paperwork, request it in writing from them. After the first report of injury is completed your employer should send you to the Doctor. If you or a loved one is injured at work, you may have a Missouri Workers’ Compensation Claim. Please contact an experienced Missouri Workers’ Compensation lawyer to make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to under the Missouri Workers’ Compensation system.
