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As the saying goes, accidents happen, and when they do, serious injuries can result. Your accident can leave you with exorbitant medical bills and unable to work. How will you pay your bills? How will you take care of your family? How will you rebuild your life? A Guam personal injury lawyer can help you answer these questions and get you the compensation you are entitled to.

Injured at your workplace? Our Guam Personal Injury Attorney can help.

Workplace Injury

If you suffer a workplace injury you may have a workers’ compensation claim. There are two types of injuries that may be covered: (1) physical, and (2) psychological. The Guam job injury attorneys at Guam Personal Injury Law Firm specialize in representing folks for their workplace injury.

Physical Conditions:

The Guam job injury attorneys at Guam Personal Injury Law Firm can help you file a workers’ compensation claim after an accident that happened at your workplace that resulted in the following types of injuries:

Back sprains, muscle tears, and hernias from heavy lifting
Herniated discs including lumbar and spinal cord conditions requiring surgery
Occupational diseases caused by exposure to dangerous substances such as chemicals or unsanitary or otherwise environments
Head injuries caused either by falling objects in a work environment or by falling off ladders and other heights
Shoulder damage including rotator cuff tears and slap tears requiring surgery
Knee injuries including meniscal tears and osteoarthritis

While the list above is a good starting point, the bottom line is that almost any injury suffered while on the job will likely qualify for benefits under Guam’s workers’ compensation system. Contact an attorney to share the details of your injury and determine if you have a potential claim for workers’ compensation benefits.

Steps to Take if You Have Suffered a Workplace Injury in Guam

Many workers who are injured on the job, including drivers, healthcare workers and first responders, fail to take action because they assume their injury isn’t that serious or they will be fine after a couple days of rest. Unfortunately, failing to take action can jeopardize your claim in the event you need to pursue workers’ compensation. As a result, it’s important to take the following steps if you have been injured at work:

Report your injury to a supervisor as soon as possible. Even if your co-workers are aware that you were injured at work, it is imperative to ensure management is aware of the accident. Ideally, you should make your report in writing. You should provide as much detail as possible, explaining what happened and outlining the resulting injuries.
Follow Your Employer’s Instructions. If they ask you to fill out forms related to your injury, you should complete them thoroughly and return them promptly.
Get a thorough medical examination. Your employer may direct you to a specific medical provider for an examination, in which case you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Of course, you can choose your own doctor, but do not delay.
Follow the doctor’s orders. Many people jeopardize their workers’ compensation claims by failing to follow the doctor’s instructions to the letter. You should stay in bed if your doctor has ordered bed rest. If you are unsure as to what activities are permitted, ask your doctor specifically about what you can and cannot do.
File a workers’ compensation claim. If your injury will prevent you from returning to work for an extended period of time, you should file your workers’ compensation claim as soon as possible. The sooner you file your claim, the sooner you can begin receiving benefits.
Consult with a Guam job injury lawyer. Even though you are not required to hire a lawyer, our team has extensive experience providing guidance to injured workers. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation or don’t understand your rights, our firm can help you understand your options.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer at Guam Personal Injury Firm

Don’t let your accident shape your future – you need someone on your side who can help you get your life back. To schedule a free consultation with a Guam personal injury attorney, contact us online to discuss your case and how we can help.