Many companies have specific programs and safety work practices aimed at avoiding work related injuries. However, once an accident happens, failing to report it can lead to several problems.

Here are 6 steps to follow after incurring an accident on the job.

• 1. The most important thing first and foremost is take care of yourself.
  2. Follow your local safety procedures and guidelines.
  3. Contact medical personnel and stabilize the injury.
  4. When you’re able, document everything that happened that day including every detail, the people involved and every procedure and policy that may be related to the injury which you sustained.
  5. Continue your treatment and seek a full medical evaluation. This is very important because in situations in which you may have been exposed to a chemical hazard or other things like that it can take many years before you see complete side effects. Without the full medical evaluation it can’t be possible to determine the amount of damages that you’ve sustained.
  6. Contact a lawyer to help guide you through the process.

We’re here for you, so if you’ve been injured on the job or sustained a chemical exposure, contact Cammack Friedman law firm and schedule a free consultation.