What should an employer do after receiving notice of an on-the-job injury?
The employer should notify its workers’ compensation insurer of the injury or occupational disease and either the employer or the insurer should file a First Report of Alleged Occupational Injury or Illness with the court within 10 days of the date of the notice of injury. The injured employee is not responsible for filing this report. The insurer investigates the claim and, generally, should begin making compensation payments for lost wages (indemnity) and medical expenses within 30 days of notice of the injury. However, payment of benefits may be delayed if liability for the claim is disputed.
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