At J.A. Davis & Associates, we understand the challenges injured workers face in San Antonio and McAllen. Our skilled attorneys will fight for your rights and ensure you get the workers’ compensation you deserve
When you get in an accident while doing your job, it’s only logical that you should be compensated. However, a few things could, at the very least, become obstacles when trying to claim workers’ compensation, which should be avoided. Some of these things will be obvious to anyone who knows about workers’ responsibilities. Some are somewhat vague and could use a little more clarification.
When It’s Your Fault
We’ve already discussed what you should do when you get into a workplace accident, and one of the first things you need to do is file a detailed report about the incident. If you are honest in the information (and we strongly urge you to be so) and found that the accident was your fault, this could cause some hiccups when making a claim. Sure, it’s more than likely that you will still get the compensation you are looking for. It might not go as smoothly compared to when the accident was not your fault. What does this mean? Let’s look at a few examples.
When You’re Inebriated While At Work
We can probably safely suppose that everyone knows that showing up to work drunk is a bad thing. You’re not supposed to do it. You’re never supposed to do it. If you decide that it was a good idea to do so and get in an accident at work, this is hardly the company’s fault. This is an essential aspect to remember when your job is related to driving since you could injure someone else.
When You Become Complacent Or Overconfident
People can get used to practically anything, but once your familiarity with the job leaves you overconfident when performing your duties, it becomes a liability. You don’t want to go to work someday, stop paying attention for a second because you feel like you’re already doing well, and then suddenly something happens, which leads to disaster. Jobs requiring intense concentration can be particularly prone to accidents because the workers stop adhering to the rules. Your workers’ compensation claim might be less smooth than you would likely want when this happens.
When You Violate Company Protocols
Maybe you didn’t do it on purpose, perhaps you did, but when you violate company safety protocols and an accident happens, you will be the one to blame. The safety protocols are there for a reason, if only so that you will have something to point to when you’re asked what went wrong.