• Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Policy
  • Guest Post
  • Archive

One Cent At A Time

A Personal finance blog to get rich

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Beautiful Life
  • Becoming Rich
  • Beginners Guide
  • Extra Income
  • Productivity
  • Saving Money

What to Expect When You Have a Fall at Work

August 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email

Unfortunately, some accidents are completely unavoidable. However, there are thousands of incidents that occur in the workplace every day that are completely preventable. A proportion of these is slip and fall accidents. 

What to Expect When You Have a Fall at Work

Floors that have not been properly cleaned and dried, spillages, or cluttered hallways are all common causes of slips and falls in the workplace. If you’ve been injured in one of these accidents, there are a number of steps you mistake.

Here is a breakdown of what to expect when you have a fall at work.

Getting Medical Attention

If your injuries or severe, it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Untreated injuries may lead to long-term issues.

A medical professional will be able to dress and open wounds or cuts and assess your bones for any signs of fractures or breaks.

This should also be one of your top priorities after a serious fall at work. After your injuries have been treated, you can then start to seek legal advice.

Contacting an Attorney

If you’ve been injured due to a nasty fall while at work, you might be entitled to compensation.

You should always get in touch with an expert lawyer who can work through the details of your accident to create a claim.

A personal injury attorney in Fort Lauderdale can closely with you to ensure you have the best chances of obtaining compensation for your injuries and any financial losses resulting from your accident.

Speaking to Your Employer

You might not want to contact a lawyer immediately, and instead, you may wish to speak to your employer directly to figure out what the next steps are before you take any legal action.

All employers are legally required to have valid Employer Liability insurance.

Therefore, when you file a claim for your fall, you will be dealing with your employer’s insurance company.

It’s always a good idea to speak to your employer if the accident was caused by a lack of sufficient safety measures in the workplace.

If possible, your manager can put some precautionary measures in place to prevent further falls from happening in the future.

Documenting Everything

When you contact an attorney, you will be required to run through the details of your accident.

Your memory may be a little foggy, but it is important that you try to recall everything as accurately as possible.

Every detail you provide will be taken into account in court when your claim is being assessed.

This involves everything from what has happened, what caused the fall, any eyewitnesses, and what you expect in terms of compensation.

Returning to Work

You may have needed some time off to recover from the injuries you sustained from your fall. If this is the case, your employer might offer you the option of a phased return to work.

If not, you can request specific changes or preventative measures to be put in place to lower the risk of you falling again in the future.

LIKE THIS POST?
Thank you for subscribing.
Something went wrong.
I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information )
Join our community of 8000+ subscribers to increase your net worth and build wealth
We hate spam. Your email address will not be sold or shared with anyone else.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email
The tool that changed the way I manage my personal finance - Personal Capital, The Best Free Personal Finance Tool

Want to start a WordPress blog now? The onecentatatime.com blog is hosted by Siteground Web Hosting. For only $3.95 a month, Siteground can help you set up and host your website/blog quickly and easily.

About the Blogger Hi I am SB, a personal finance enthusiast with a career in software development. I am an immigrant to the USA since 2005, after being born and brought up in India. This 40 something technocrat lives and breathes personal finance whenever he gets time from the day job, job as a husband and a dad

Some links on this page may be affiliate links, if you make a purchase following the links, I may earn a commission. Read affiliate disclosure here
« How Businesses in the state of NSW in Australia Save Money on Pre-Employment Screening
Most Frequent Craigslist Scams and How to Avoid Them »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.



Create your own blog in 20 minutes and $20

Personal Capital, a free tool to change your financial health today

I use and suggest Upstart, for your personal loan need

CreditKarma, a free tool to check your credit scorey

I use Coinbase, for my crypto investments

101 Cents at a Time

101 Ways to Earn Extra Money on the Side
201 Frugal and Perfect Birthday Gifts
101 Ways to Save Money Everyday
101 Ways to be Better and Successful at Work
101 Ways to Save Environment and Energy
101 Frugal and Romantic Anniversary Ideas
101 Low-Cost Men's Fashion Ideas
101 Personal Finance Tips
101 Ways to Reuse Household Stuff
101 Things to Do, When Nothing to Do
101 College Graduation Gift Ideas
100 Tips for Ecommerce Startup
101 Ways to Enjoy Indoor During Winter
101 Ways to Beat Procrastination

Popular Posts

Quick Cash - How to make $100 legally, in a day
Living well on less than $15,000 a Year
Top survey sites for side income
What to do when auto repair goes wrong
Where should I invest my money now?
20 Ways to be productive and happy at work
51 Ways to get out of debt
Be a better person in 15 days, 15 ways
Income ideas for retirees and senior citizens
51 side jobs for college students
Urgently need a large amount of money?
Should I buy or should I rent?
Best Personal loan providers
25 Ways to save environment
25 DIY car repairs to save money
How to decorate office cubicle
How to show your wife you care
50 Financial Rules for Success
51 Frugal weekend family activity ideas
Become Rich By Saving 1 Hour Of Daily Wage
How much do I need to save for retirement?
How to negotiate your salary

Follow us on FaceBook

About Author

SB

Blogger by choice and IT manager by profession. Finance is my passion and gardening is my greatest satisfaction. Born in India, settled in US, Husband and a father. I created this blog in 2011 with a vision to help others. Thanks for your patronage. More info on my "about" page.

View all posts


Subscribe

Join our community of 5000+ subscribers to increase net worth and build wealth

Advertisements

Personal Stories

How I got a new HP computer replaced
Was COVID circulating in USA in fall of 2019?
How my credit score went up 800+
Why I didn’t invest in Bitcoins
How I controlled impulses to buy things
Why this blog is named One Cent at a Time

Subscribe via Email

Site Disclaimer

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in this web site are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Read full Affiliate disclosure


One Cent at a Time is published by SB. The opinions expressed herein by him are his own and not those of his employer or anyone else. All content on One Cent at a Time is for entertainment purposes only. By reading this blog, you agree that SB and/or One Cent at a Time is not responsible for any actions taken after reading this blog. For the full disclaimer, click here .

Major Media Mention

One Cent at a Time Media Appearances

Copyright © 2023 One Cent At A Time · Designed by Nuts and Bolts Media