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WORKERS’ COMP CORNER Navigate the Beginning of Your Worker’s Comp Claim
Telling a co-worker is not enough. Your employer should have a C-1 form, or “Notice of Injury,” for you to complete, which documents the injury and all the details therein. Afterward, if you believe you have been injured, you need to see a doctor as soon as you can. Ask your employer which doctor you can see. The doctor will give you a C-4 form to fill out. This is an essential step because it initiates the entire claims process. In this form, you will fill out all the basic information about the accident, such as where you work, how the accident happened, and what body parts were injured. Be sure to include all body parts that were injured and any information you have, no matter how trivial; you don’t want to leave anything out . The bottom portion of the form is for your medical provider to fill out. It includes such information as a diagnosis and recommended treatments. After the C-4 form is complete, your doctor should send a copy to your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance provider, but some forget to send the form. To be safe, you should take copies of the C-4 form with you to give to your employer and the insurance provider after your medical appointment.
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GRILLED BEEF RIBS
Starting a workers’ compensation claim should be a straightforward process, but it usually turns out to be hard to navigate. Often, a person’s knowledge of a workers’ comp claim and its process depends on the information they received from their employer. Some employers are great at providing instructions and the information needed to file a claim. They might directly share the documents an injured worker needs to file a claim and explain the steps to complete the entire process. However, some employers will leave the injured employee in the dark and provide no direction at all. In cases such as these, it’s crucial to have a basic understanding of the workers’ comp filing process. When you’re injured on the job, you need to first notify your employer immediately, and at the minimum, seven days from when the accident occurred. Even if an injury may not seem severe at the time, it’s important to notify the employer of the injury immediately.
Ingredients
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1 5-lb rack of beef ribs
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Heat a charcoal, wood-burning, or gas grill to medium-high. Once heated, move heat source to one side or turn off half of the burners to create an indirect heat zone. 2. Season ribs with salt and pepper and char on the hotter side of the grill, turning occasionally, for 12–15 minutes. Once charred, transfer to the other side of grill and cook until the thickest part of the rib reaches 130 F, about 2 1/2–3 hours.
Correctly filling out the C-4 form is one of the most important steps in filing your claim. If there are any mistakes, it can harm the claim or lead to negative consequences later on. 3 725-867-8495 | WWW.ASKEROTHLAW.COM | WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PERSONAL INJURY 3. Let meat rest for 15 minutes. If desired, serve alongside grilled veggies.
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