Should You Report a Work Injury to Your Doctor in Pennsylvania?

If you have been injured on the job in Pennsylvania, one of the most important things that you can do to increase your chance of recovering benefits from a successful workers’ compensation claim is to report your injuries to your employer and to your doctor as soon as possible.

At Martin Law, in Philadelphia, our firm has represented injured workers throughout Pennsylvania for years and has helped thousands of workers protect their rights. As one of the largest workers’ compensation firms representing injured workers in the state, we know how to help our clients obtain the workers’ compensation benefits they are entitled to.

Understand Reporting an Injury to the Doctor With an Attorney

When you meet with your doctor, it is important that you do not exaggerate or downplay your injuries. You need to be accurate and consistent in order to maintain your credibility. Insurance adjusters deal with these kinds of statements on a regular basis and will be able to tell if you are being dishonest. Even a simple mistake, such as overestimating the weight of an object you were lifting that caused an accident, can undermine your credibility.

If you are honest with your doctor and with your employer, you will receive the treatment you need and your workers’ compensation claim will be backed up by the medical evidence.