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I was injured at work; what do I do first? PDF Print E-mail
The first thing to do is to report the work injury to a responsible member of management. The report does not have to be in writing. If you are a member of a union, report the injury to the union as well. Second, if medical care is necessary, make clear that you need to see a doctor.If they refuse, you need to make a note of who you contacted, and then talk to an attorney. There are remedies that you can pursue, and often a contact from an attorney will get the employer to do the right thing.
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