What should I do to make sure I get my workers compensation claim approved?

One of the best things you can do to smooth out the process is to get a San Francisco workers’ compensation attorney involved. There are plenty of law firms that specialize in that area around the country, as the Law Offices of David Lowe website demonstrates. 

Beyond that, most of the things you can do to boost your chances of a successful claim happen right after the injury. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible and you should report the injury to your boss or supervisor as soon as possible. Seeing a doctor is important for your recovery, and speaking to a supervisor can help prevent other people from being injured in the same place. But both steps also accomplish the very important goal of helping you prove that the injury actually happened.

If you fail to take one or both of the aforementioned steps, you risk insurance companies trying to claim the injury didn’t happen. Both you and your employer will also need to fill out some paperwork about the injury, and you’ll want to make sure all the details are accurate and the injury is adequately explained in that paperwork. Following these tips and working with an attorney will greatly boost your chances of a successful claim.