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“If It Is Not Documented, Then It Did Not Happen”

This is an important legal truism that haunts Workers’ Compensation claims. Call Robinson Law LLC as soon as possible — Paula Robinson will help you get the paperwork right. Paula knows Workers’ Compensation inside and out with 27 years of local experience, as well as across Pennsylvania. She is familiar with Workers’ Compensation case law in Allentown, Easton, Pennsylvania, and all other jurisdictions in the state. Probably the last thing you want to think about is the paperwork. When memories are fresh is a smart time to get legal direction. Talking to Paula will help you feel better and give you peace of mind.

The injury report and other documents regarding notice of the injury can help in securing the benefits you deserve. When pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, documentation — or the lack thereof — can make or break your claim. If legal action becomes necessary, documentation can support witnesses and the particular facts of your situation.

Here is a simplified example. Imagine you were sweeping the floor in a shop and stepped on spilled grease. You slipped, and when you fell, your arm hit a storage rack holding a bottle of cleaning solvent. When you hit the floor, your arm breaks, the storage rack falls on you, and the solvent spills over your face and into your eyes. If the written report of your injury leaves out the grease spot on the floor, a key piece of information disappears. The employer, who is responsible for providing a safe workplace, may forget to mention the grease. You can see how getting the facts right changes everything.

A record of what witnesses to your injury saw and heard can play a significant role in obtaining all of your benefits. For instance, one of them may have seen the grease on the floor.

As soon as possible, write down what happened to you. Take your time and think through the circumstances. Give your notes to your lawyer, so she can ask the right questions on direct and cross-examination in court, if need be.

When health care providers attended to your injuries, they may have also taken a blood sample. Let’s say you forgot to tell them that you take a small dose of a painkiller for your knee. The blood test reveals a narcotic in your blood. Now, the health care provider’s recorded observations of you become even more important. Did the provider note that your speech was not slurred and your eyes were not dilated?

In all instances of a workplace-related injury, documentation is legally required. Want help effectively managing the documentation needed to support a just and speedy resolution of your injury? Contact Robinson Law LLC.

Talking to Paula reduces your stress on the road to a speedy recovery. Again, if it is not documented, it did not happen.