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03-19-2014, 02:48 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-19-2014, 03:10 PM by kate.)
I've never been injured on the job before, so I don't know procedures, is it normal for the insurance company (**no names please**) to call you and take a recorded statement over the phone or should it somehow go through my attorney?
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It is normal for the insurance company to call for a statement but if you have a WC attorney, they shouldn't. Most people do not have an attorney right away.
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Sorry for naming, I actually signed with an attorney yesterday, my main concern is can is hurt my case in any way? I just told it how it happened
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yes. if the injury was not work related your claim will be denied. your statement can be used as evidence.
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03-19-2014, 03:50 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-19-2014, 03:51 PM by joe p.)
My injury DID happen on the job, What I meant was this is the first time I have been hurt on the job and don't know the procedure. Sorry for the confusion.
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it's not up to you to decide, especially if you are not familiar with the law.
workers comp is more lenient then civil law so I doubt your statement will affect the outcome but take your attys advice.
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Ok I will Ty for the help
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Speak with your lawyer. But remember just because it happened at work does not mean they will not try to fight paying for it.