Don’t Wreck Your Workers’ Compensation Case Seek Immediate Medical Attention
If you’ve been injured on the job, there are numerous precautions you can take to ensure your workers’ compensation claim will hold up in court. However, there are also many things you can do to wreck your case. One of the easiest ways to destroy your own workers’ compensation case is to avoid the doctor. If you don’t seek medical help right away, two things happen. One, it becomes increasingly hard for your attorney to prove that your injury is work-related. And two, the insurance company will argue that if you were not injured badly enough to seek medical attention, you are not injured badly enough to be entitled to workers’ compensation. You should always seek medical care after an injury, because even a minor injury can develop into something major if left untreated. Saying you’re in pain is not the same as having it documented on your medical records. If a doctor does not document your pain, it never happened, as far as the court is concerned. In addition to your doctor’s notes, you should keep a diary of your pain — when it’s worst, what makes it better, and what causes it to flare up. That way, you can share this information with your doctor at your appointments. If you are diligent, your doctor’s notes will be comprehensive.
When you do discuss your injuries with your doctor, it is important that you are completely honest with the doctor about your prior medical history, how your injuries happened, and your personal habits. Be sure to let the doctor know about prior injuries, too. Conflicting information will destroy your credibility, which can be devastating to your case. In addition to seeking medical attention immediately after the accident, you also need to continue medical care as needed. Missed appointments appear on your medical records. If you don’t show up, the insurance company can argue that your appointments are not a priority for you and that you must not be in pain. If it seems like you’re not committed to getting better, your benefits will be cut off. Make sure you keep all of your appointments. When you’re injured on the job, seek medical attention immediately. If you wait, you will hurt your workers’ compensation case. For assistance, call our office at 815-726-9999.
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PASTA WITH TURKEY AND BROCCOLI
INGREDIENTS
• 3/4 pound pasta (shells or orecchiette) • 2 cups broccoli florets • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper • Salt • Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan cheese. (Recipe inspired by realsimple.com)
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