When Should My Employer Report My Injury to Their Insurance Company?

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If you’ve been injured at work in Missouri and your employer is delaying or refusing to report your injury, contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. The time frame for reporting a workplace injury to an employer’s insurance company can vary depending on the jurisdiction, the insurance policy’s specific terms, and the injury’s nature. … Read more

Updated: August 28, 2023

How Do I Know if My Employer Reported My Workers’ Comp Claim?

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Unfortunately, some workplaces injuries go unreported. Here is what you can do to ensure your employer reports your work-related injury. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020 alone, there were 2.7 million workplace injury and illness cases. However, unfortunately, this figure doesn’t capture the actual frequency of workplace injuries because there are also … Read more

What if My Employer Doesn’t Report My Work Injury?

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Let’s discuss employer responsibilities for reporting injuries and how you can protect your rights if your employer doesn’t report your injury. If you’ve been injured on the job, the first thing you need to do is file an official incident report with your employer. This ensures you have a “paper trail” for your injury and … Read more

Updated: May 7, 2021

Why Do So Many Employees Fail to Report Their Work Injuries?

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One study estimates that around 1 in 10 U.S. workers do not report their injuries, leaving them to carry the burden alone. Worker’s compensation is a great program for American workers. If you get injured on the job, you have the right to access medical treatment and get time off work without having to pay … Read more

Updated: August 15, 2020

Does it Matter What is in the Work Injury Report? Yes – Here’s Why

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It is important to ensure that as many details regarding your injuries are recorded in the work injury report, regardless of how minor they may seem at the time. Picture this: you were carrying some work tools when you tripped and hurt your knee. You filed a report with your employer and went to the … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2020