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Injuries at work are rarely the fault of the individuals who suffer them. More often than not, the workplace itself is liable for the injuries and the harm and costs associated with them. That’s because every workplace is required by law to observe strict guidelines on health and safety as well as risk assessments that identify potential areas in which an employee might experience an injury. Workplaces that fail to observe these rules are liable to legal action. Meanwhile, after your injury, you’ll want to get the best medical attention. So here are the three key steps to making your recovery from a workplace injury. 

Making a Claim

In the immediate aftermath of a workplace injury, you’ll be shocked. You may well be in pain and restricted to a hospital bed or to your couch at home. Whatever the injury, though, you’ll know that you’re going to face some medical bills, as well as other costs associated with the injury. These costs might stem from:

• Lost pay when you miss days of paid work
• Transportation costs if you’re unable to drive and are relying on taxis
• The cost of medicine and medical equipment that you’re forced to purchase
• Any damage to your possessions that happened as a result of your accident 

In order to be confident that you can afford the medical attention that you’re receiving, it’s important to note that you’re able to make a personal injury claim against your workplace, even if you have no insurance. Contact Pratt Williams to learn more about how your case may develop. 

Recovering Physically 

Injuries come in an array of classifications. Some are relatively minor, and you’ll be recovered within a week, while others can be so severe that you’re forced to make huge changes to your lifestyle. Some you may not even recover fully from. Given the broad range of injuries one can sustain in the workplace, it’s important to seek regular medical advice on how best to recover physically from your accident. 

Doctors will help you understand the severity of your injuries, the treatment plan ahead, and whether you’ll need any further treatment in the form of drugs or rehabilitation on the road to recovery. 

Mental Recovery

Finally, a workplace accident or injury can leave you lacking confidence, with your colleagues and peers potentially suspicious or confused by what happened. It’s normal to feel a hit to your self-esteem and a concern that you may be alienated on your eventual return to work. But if you’ve proven legally that a third party – your employer – was at fault for your accident, you should be confident in going back to the office with your head held high. 

A legal case against your employer needn’t be a case of friction and animosity. Indeed, if you feel you’re treated differently after your accident, you may find that you’re able to sue your workplace again for discrimination. In any case, making a mental recovery, with the help of family, friends, or even a therapist, is your final important stage in your road to recovery from an injury at work. 

Take these three steps to recover as much as possible from an injury that you sustained in the workplace.