Communicating with the right people during a workers’ comp claim can give you a much better experience than you would otherwise have. It can also get you back to normal sooner.
Here is who you should talk to when you are out of work due to a job-related injury.
Fellow employees
Maintain the connections that you started building during your first days of work. By having this open channel while out on workers’ comp, you can stay on top of what is happening when you are not in the office and lean on the friends, you have made while working.
Supervisor
While healing from your work-related injury, your contact with the company will be your supervisor, just like when you were working. Make sure you keep in contact with your supervisor because they are the one who determines when you can return to normal. They report you to the company if you are not following the medically prescribed recovery procedures.
Doctor
If you are out on a workers’ comp claim, it is pretty evident that you will have to speak to a doctor at some point. You will need to visit them for a diagnosis. However, staying in contact with your doctor during the entire treatment process is essential. That will ensure you stay on the right track and can get back to normal as soon as possible.
Communication is essential during the claims process. Be sure to contact all these individuals. That can ensure that your claims experience is stress-free and you get back to normal as soon as possible.