My Manager Doesn't Want Me To File Workers Compensation, What Should I Do?

Why Doesn’t My Manager Want Me to File Workers’ Compensation?

If you are injured on the job, and your claim is accepted by your self-insured company, or your company’s workers’ compensation carrier, your employer is responsible for paying your medicals bills, time out of work, and possibly compensation for a permanent injury.  But, sometimes an injured workers’ manager, or supervisor creates roadblocks to even get the claim reported.  Now, just why would your manager, or supervisor do this to you?  Because the reality is – your manager, or supervisor thinks your workers’ compensation claim is going to have a negative effect on them!

Some companies tier manager bonuses on the amount of lost time accidents that occur on their watch.  So, if you are hurt on the job and go to report it, your manager may see you as siphoning money out of his/her wallet, when all you are trying to do is get the medical care you need for your on the job injury.  Some companies also tie in more than bonuses to workers’ compensation cases that happen under a managers’ supervision.  Some companies tie in performance evaluations, area budgets, and continued employment based on the amount of injuries that occur.  It is no wonder that some managers try to convince employees not to file claims, or allege they cannot “find” any accident reports, or even state they simply do not have any idea how to do that “workers’ compensation” thing.        

Workers’ compensation claims can be quite frustrating without your manager, or supervisor trying to sabotage your case!  You need someone to look out for you, so call Tippens & Zurosky, so we can be your voice, answer all of your questions, and file your claim!  Tippens & Zurosky has knowledgeable, experienced attorneys certified in North Carolina and South Carolina, who can fight for your rights during this often long and difficult workers' compensation process.  Call us toll-free at 877-872-3580, or at 704-343-0018, for a free consultation.  Let us help you!