WHAT SHOULD I DO
AFTER BEING INJURED AT WORK in California

If your injury is obvious, such as a laceration, fractured bone or a burn, seek medical treatment immediately. Your health is the No. 1 priority.Many injuries are not readily apparent and can go without showing symptoms for days, weeks and months. That’s why it’s so important to create a record of your injury that can be referred back to in the event medical treatment and/or a workers’ compensation claim becomes necessary down the road.The first step in creating a record of your injury is notifying your employer of the accident. Most often this will mean telling your immediate supervisor so they can create an incident report. Once you’ve reported your injury it’s a good idea to get checked out by a doctor even if you don’t feel hurt. A doctor can check for signs of “silent” injuries such as internal bleeding.