Things You Should Know!

THINGS YOU SHOULD DO	THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO
Report your accident and notify a union representative as soon as possible.	Allow company officials to question you before you receive proper medical treatment.
Fill out a company provided accident report when you are clear of mind and completely coherent.	Allow company officials to enter your medical treatment room.
Tell all doctors about any past injuries you may have had to the same area of your body that you injured.	Give statements to any company official or claim agent.
Give a complete accident history of what happened to every doctor who treats you.	Complete and sign a company accident report if you are not fully coherent.
Get the name, address, and phone numbers of all witness's.	Allow company officials to dictate the type of medical treatment you receive or want.
Get car or equipment numbers and get pictures if possible.	Be talked out of prescription medication, if you feel you need it.
Keep a daily diary after the accident.	Participate or otherwise be involved in any activity(s) the doctor tells you not to do.
Call legal counsel for free comprehensive advice and guidence.	Discuss or share personal information about your medical treatment or recovery with anyone, including co-workers.

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This page was last updated by Tim Latimer on: July 1, 2005