If you are injured and unable to work for a period of time while you recover, you may find that life gets a little more stressful as you deal with the injury and the financial fallout from being unable to work. Workers’ compensation can help to offset some of that financial burden, but the compensation process can be complex and even predatory at times, so it’s no walk in the park to earn compensation for your injuries.
We want to help ensure that you get the compensation you deserve and that stress stays at a minimum. In today’s blog, we share four tips for taking the stress out of your workers’ compensation case.
How To Reduce Stress And Anxiety During Your Injury Case
Here are some helpful tips for preventing stress and other potential sources of anxiety during your workers’ compensation case.
1. Hire A Lawyer – The single best thing you can do to put your mind at ease and relieve stress throughout the compensation process is to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer. They will handle all of the little things that can be stressful, like filing the paperwork, drafting a compensation claim and working with the insurance company. Not only will they be able to handle things so you don’t have to, you will have the peace of mind knowing that everything is being done correctly. You also won’t need to stress about being taken advantage of, because you’ll have an expert in your corner who will look out for your best interests when working to earn you a compensation claim.
2. Go To All Your Appointments – We understand that going to the doctor or meeting with your physical therapist can be a source of stress, but skipping these appointments will be an even bigger source of stress. If you don’t show up for your appointments, the insurance company can argue that you are not acting in good faith, and they can legally stop making payments or deny your injury claim. Don’t bring on a new headache because you didn’t feel like going in for your medical evaluation or PT appointment.
3. Lean On Your Support System – When times get stressful, lean on your inner circle for support. Odds are friends and family will be more than happy to help in any way they can, be it with rides to appointments, help with errands or simply bringing over a meal, but they might not take this step unless you ask. Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance while you’re recovering from your injuries, because trying to do everything on your own can be physically and mentally exhausting, and that will be stressful. Lean on others for support while you’re working to recover from your injuries.
4. Focus On What You Can Control – Finally, a lot of stress can manifest from the fear of the unknown, but at this time it’s important to focus only on what you can control. You may not know if and when you’ll be able to return to work, or when the insurance company will start making payments. Instead of worrying about things you have little control over, focus on what you can control. Attend your appointments, do your physical therapy exercises and keep your lawyer updated about your case, and you’ll find it easier to have peace of mind throughout the workers’ compensation process.
Don’t let an injury case stress you out. Trust your case to an experienced attorney who can simplify the process and get you the compensation you deserve. For more information, or to talk to a lawyer about your injury case, reach out to the team at Hey Workers today at (844) 439-9675.
