The following is a list of some of the many mistakes employees make when they have a work-related injury or illness.
Failure to report an injury immediately
Often an employee fails to report their injury to their employer because they think it will heal or that it will get better. The motivating factor is typically that the employee is worried about negative repercussions from the employer. However, if the employee fails to report the injury until many days after the injury, the employer may deny the claim. And if an employee waits too long, the claim may be barred entirely.
