What would you do if you got hurt on your job "head injury" ?
610446
File a workers compensation claim immediately. See a doctor and get medical documentation of your injuries. If there are any witnesses, get their statements when you file the claim. Let the workers comp insurance company and your employer have a couple of weeks to resolve your claim, and if not, contact one of those workers comp attorneys who advertises on TV.\n\nBelow are some links to workers compensation resources in South Carolina.
447382
I am assuming you mean bruised.\nBut it in a splint to avoid further movement and injury.
230696
yes u better go now thats a sign of brain injury.goooooooooooooo let me know what happens best of luck
27924
Yes. If you are out to prove that your injuries were the result of negligence by management, you are going to have to prove that your working conditions and those of other people who have similar job assignments inevitably lead to those surgeries. If however, you are the only one who keeps needing surgeries and everyone else is fine, then management can reasonably argue that you are simply a klutz and incompetence on your part is the primary cause of your injuries.
870447
The answer is "Depends".\n\nIf you are released from your job, you should be eligible for unemployment benefits. However, when there is an accident involved, it is whether you would go on disability (either short term or long term, I dont know the nature of your injuries). Are you able to return to work in any capacity? If not, then it would most likely be a disability or workman's compensation claim. I dont know what state you are in, but it would depend on the laws involved.
795711
I'm not sure what the legislation is like where you are from, but in Ontario, Canada you can be compensated for this.\nAs long as your doctor can prove that your work caused your CTS then you can be compensated for it. CTS is also a specific injury to the median nerve in your wrists (whereby it affects the muscles), so if those aren't directly affected you cannot be diagnosed with CTS. \nI'm also not really sure about taking "legal action" against your employer. The basic reason a compensation board exists is to protect a worker AND the employer. It protects the worker by allowing them to keep their job if they are injured on the job (in the "olden days" workers would lose their jobs if they attempted to put the blame on their employers for an injury), on the other hand, it also protects the employer by compensating workers without worrying about being sued if an injury were to arise.\nIt's best to check this out with your local compensation board. In Canada, each province has their own.\nAlso, recognizing that you might get CTS due to your work is a great step is realizing that your workstation needs to be readjusted (see Ergonomics). If your workstation is giving you pain by the end of the day, ask your supervisor or HR to have an ergonomic assessment done to readjust everything in your workplace, this will help to make things more comfortable for you. And if they don't agree to that, kindly remind them that if your problem gets worse you WILL seek compensation for it and that equals lost time from work!
772426
It depends on how hard the head was hit.  He/she may just be a little stunned, but if there are any other indications of brain damage, or if the loss of speach persists, you should get him/her to a hospital.  Try asking questions, see if the person understands you, or try to get them to write answers down.\nIf the person's head was hit very hard, don't wait.  When it comes to a person's brain, you shouldn't take any chances.
922688
See whether you are still disabled from any accident or whatever. If you claim that you were hurt in an accident and have to be out of work or have medical treatment, often the insurance companies will check up on you to see whether you are still suffering from your injuries. Some people try to scam insurance companies, workers' comp, etc. out of money by claiming they are still injured, but are working side jobs or can easily move about. Doctors might sometimes do it to keep billing insurance companies even though the person is physically fit.
88912
You should file a workers compensation claim with your employer.
447282
What state you are in matters.  Some states have limits on damages, some may have guidelines.  Some may have options others dont.\n\nGenerally, however, provided you prove negligence:  You can be compensated for all your medical expenses, any actual losses, including time lost from work and any other expenses reasonably related to your condition (i.e. a nurse, housekeeper, transportation, etc).  \n\nYou can also receive damages for your future lost wages and expenses.  These will be adjusted down if paid in a lump sum to account for interest you will be earning, then adjusted back up for inflation.  These are harder to estimate and prove.  You should have an attorney figure this out.\n\nYou may also be entitled to pain and suffering and quality of life damages.  This is really hard to prove, and can be a completely random amount, although the court will likely adjust it to a reasonable amount, if necessary.\n\nYour recovery will be adjusted (depending on your state) by any amount that your negligence is found to have contributed to the accident.  Generally, the percentage of responsibility on you is the percent less of the damages you will receive.\n\nAlso, while any assistance your insurance (if any) may have given, your insurance company will want to be reimbursed for what they paid.\n\nIf you prove recklessness, or that they hit you while breaking the law, you may be entitled to punitive damages, which can be as high as 9x your actual damages.\n\nDid I mention you should hire an attorney?
339227
I would. It almost sounds like you may have a concussion. At the very least, you caused trauma to a very crucial part of the body and need to have it checked out for brusing, swelling, or hairline fractures.
403273
yes i work at a hospital...go to the emergency room or urgent care...urgent care would be less expensive....the doctor may want to drain it...at least the doctor will give you medication which will help with the pain tremendously..also he may give you crutches...
784542
It was an accident.  File it under insurance.
895334
Never move a person that has fallen and can have a possible broken bone!\nMake sure that no one runs over him and  the area is safe.You stay with him/her and have someone call 911.You should really get certified in First Aid and CPR and have your employees do the same!You never know when something will happen!Oh and if you are certified in CPR and its been over 6 mths,you'll want to take it again because everything you know about CPR has changed BIG time!
940316
Only an attorney, properly licensed in  your state, can analyze this situation and give tailored legal advice to your situation.  You didn't specify the state, and therefore, the below is GENERAL legal information, and should not be construed as legal advice for you.\n\nUnder the worker's compensation laws of all 50 states, when a worker is injured on the job, the worker has a responsibility to follow their company's policy on job related injuries.  Generally, a company may not insist that the worker go to only those physicians recommended by the company, but that varies somewhat from state to state.  However, you should have probably been evaluated by a M.D. and not a chiropractor.\n\nIn the situation described above, out of all this can be seen a few facts that are relevant, and the remainder are not.  These are:\n1)  Complaintant was injured while in the course of his employment;\n2)  Complaintant went to a medical provider recommended by the company, but then LIED about the nature of the injury;\n3)  Complaintant was then not released medically to return to work;\n4)  Complaint VOLUNTARILY terminated her employment.\n\nThere really isn't any controversy about whether Complaintant lied on the medical form. There could be some controversy about the voluntariness of the termination, but all we have to go on here is the available facts.  In fact, Complaintant never states that SHE was personally told that she would be fired if she called in.  This is always 3rd party information.  For the same reason that 3rd party information is not normally admissible in court (hearsay rule), I don't give it much credence here.\n\nIt isn't clear under the circumstances what remedy the complaintant wants.  It may very well be too late to file a worker's compensation claim, but that will be termined by the state laws.\n\nYou need to consult an attorney in your state who can analyze the situation and give you the properly tailored advice.  For a referral to an attorney, consult your local or state bar association.
124037
worker's comp is primary.  they would handle all of the injury portion of your claim.  and, the worker's comp is the company insurance.  now, if they terminate you because of your injury and you believe it was done without merit, then you could file suit and then their liability insurance would probably pick that up.
1095457
I've been injured on the job twice.\nI had a really bad time filing a claim.  The first doctor said I wasn't hurt and tried loading me up on pain pills.  I saw him twice, complained to my workplace and went to another doctor.  She was great!  She was very professional and gave me a disablility percentage rating.  After my workplace found out I was entitled to a lump sum for my injuries they flipped out and ordered me to have a second opinion.  The doc saw me, confirmed what the previous physician had diagnosed, and told me he didn't understand why I needed a second opinion.  Although I made about $3,400 bucks, I wouldn't say it was worth it for the injury I received to my back.  Long story short, expect to be playing LOTS of games with people.  If they try bulling you, find a Workers Compensation or Injury lawyer to deal with your case.\n\nGood luck!