Workers Comp New Injury Cheat Sheet

written on April 27, 2009 by COSEWorkersCompensation contributor

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SOMEONE WAS HURT ON THE JOB; NOW WHAT?

AT THE TIME OF INJURY:

TO DO IMMEDIATELY:

  • Call 911 if necessary
  • Provide emergency first aid if necessary
  • If 911 is not needed, transport injured worker to hospital/clinic/urgent care
  • Gather names of witnesses and secure statements - hand-written by witnesses, if possible, and signed and dated.  This should be done immediately after the incident.

TO THE INJURED WORKER:

  • If possible, have the injured worker immediately complete an incident report, sign a medical release, and complete a FROI.  The incident report should be completed in ink by the injured worker, signed, and dated.  This should include a detailed explanation of their accident (how it happened, where it happened, witnesses)

WHO TO NOTIFY:

  • Spouse or significant other of injured worker, if necessary.
  • MCO: _______________________at _________________________. MCO name phone
  • TPA COSE Compensation Services at (216) 592-2270.
  • ESS:_________________________ at _____________________________
  • OTHER:______________________________________________________

GOING FORWARD - FIRST FEW DAYS/WEEKS:

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Release to work or documentation of disability from medical provider
  • Follow up appointment information
  • Call from BWC regarding incident and asking if you certify the claim. If you are not sure, do not agree to certification of the claim, or payment of compensation; call your TPA.

ON-GOING:

  • Updated medical from MCO and questions regarding light duty work; contact from the  BWC regarding wage continuation in lieu of payment of Temporary Total.
  • Correspondence from BWC - do not ignore this!
  • Hearing notices - it is important for the employer to attend hearings, if at all possible - do not disregard any correspondence from the Industrial Commission!
  • Call your TPA with any questions or concerns