The Administrative Process
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, not the courts, usually decides whether your worker’s comp claim for benefits should be granted. The administrative decision will be based on what’s in your worker’s comp file with the agency, and the evidence presented at an administrative hearing.
Make sure you provide your lawyer with all the medical information you have, so that your lawyer knows everything you do about your medical condition.
If your lawyer asks you to round up information or paperwork, make it a priority to get it done as soon as possible. Your lawyer wouldn’t be asking for the information if he or she didn’t see it as important. Keep copies of everything you send to your lawyer, and all the hearing paperwork. Be prepared for a long wait while your workers’ comp claim is processing. It is not unusual for claims to take years to resolve.
An "Industrial Accident" is any accident that happens to you while you are on the job. When you become injured, you should immediately seek medical attention. Avoid "putting it off until tomorrow" to see if you'll feel any better. There could be serious underlying injuries that may not manifest that quickly, and you could cause further injury to yourself by delaying medical attention.
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