Being injured on the job can cause a downward spiral with your life if you are not able to work for several weeks and don't have insurance to pay medical bills associated with your injury. If you accidentally fell off of a ladder while you were putting away inventory on shelves in the factory that you work at, use the tips below to receive help with your bills and medical needs.

Contact Your Supervisor And Fill Out An Accident Report

Yell out to your co-workers so that they are aware that you fell and will come to your aid. Request that one person contact your supervisor so that they can tell them that you were injured. If the company that you are employed by has accident forms that employees are required to fill out if they are injured, provide concise details concerning the incident and sign the paper if you feel up to it.

If your injuries are rather severe and you are unable to fill out the form at the moment, you can fill the paper out later. The accident report won't necessarily aid you down the line, but a copy of it may remain in your employee file and could come in handy if your boss tries to deny that you were injured at a later date.

Have Your Injuries Assessed By A Medical Professional

Even If you do not have insurance to pay for medical care, it is still vital that you are checked out by a professional. You can go to the local hospital and will be treated without needing to pay money up front. During your assessment, a doctor will determine how severe your injuries are and if any procedures need to be performed to aid in your recovery.

If you are deemed healthy enough to go home, but the doctor does not think that it is a good idea that you work for a while, receive a written statement from the doctor so that you can provide your employer with a copy of it.

Fill Out A Workers Compensation Claim And Seek Advice From An Attorney

When you feel up to it, stop by your place of employment and request a workers compensation claim form. This paper will assist with providing you with all or part of your salary until you are able to return to work. Attempt to negotiate with your employer concerning your medical bills. If your employer refuses to accept responsibility and will not pay your bills or if you are denied approval for workers compensation, take legal action by hiring an attorney.

A personal injury attorney will gather evidence that you were injured and will attempt to prove that you should rightfully receive compensation. An attorney may not ask you to pay them unless they win your case, which will be helpful during your time of need.