If you get injured on the job, you are covered by the Worker's Compensation Law. The law requires that you receive some payment of your injuries. It also prohibits you from suing your employer or its other employees, but it does not prevent you from suing anyone who is not your employer.

For example, if you are hit by a car while you are on the job, you may collect compensation from your employer and you may also be able to sue the driver. To receive all that you are entitled to from Worker's Compensation, it is important that you carefully fill out all the paperwork correctly.

The following should help guide you through the process of claiming Worker's Compensation:

• When injured, notify your boss immediately.
• You should receive a "Comp package" which contains several forms.
• Read the forms carefully.
• Fill out the forms carefully and completely immediately after the injury.
• All information should accurately and fully describe the nature of your disability and the accident that caused it. You could be denied compensation if you put down that your left arm was injured when, in fact, you injured your right arm. Be careful about what the form says.
• The form must be signed by you or by someone on your behalf.
• If your boss refuses to file the forms, file them yourself with your personnel director of the Worker's Compensation Board itself (C-3 Form).
• Contact your business agent if your company refuses to process your "Comp Package"and/or if you have been assaulted.
• go to your doctor and get a full relevant medical examination and a report that contains a diagnosis. You may be sent for another examination by the Worker's Compensation Board at a later time. You must go for this examination if directed.