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00:00:03 the first thing you want to do after that there’s an injury in Wisconsin is you want to report that injury to your supervisor Not only do you want to report that verbally but you also want to be sure to fill out a written incident report In addition to filling out that written incident report keep a copy of that report Believe it or not that report goes missing all of the time So keep a copy of it If the employer does not provide you with with a report or or a first report of injury for you to complete make your own Add a date put
00:00:40 the information in terms of how you got hurt sign it print your name and again keep a copy of it for yourself In addition obtain witness statements If there was someone who saw you got hurt or saw what happened get that statement right away Getting the statement later on is going to be incredibly difficult So get that statement from the witness have them write it down or her write it down and keep a copy of it Third you want to seek immediate medical treatment So right after you sustain the injury
00:01:13 and you file that incident report in which you’re going to keep a copy of that report seek medical attention right away Get to an urgent care facility ultimately follow up with your primary care physician but get to a doctor right away to explain what happened and make sure there’s a solid record of exactly what happened And lastly if you’re having any issues following the incident where you know report of injuries not being provided or you’re not being contacted by the insurance company contacting an attorney who specializes
00:01:46 in workers compensation law in Wisconsin Those are the few things you should do right after a workplace injury occurs
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