Q: my son is 17 and got hurt at his job, the manager is acting funny. how do I know if he really filed for workers comp?
A: You don't. You can call the DWC to see if a claim has been filed. But it's your responsibility to take affirmative steps to make sure the claim is established. Don't sit back and play the victim. You need to determine who the workers' compensation carrier is, and also file your own claim with the DWC.Your son needs to go to the doctor to document his injuries as well, but you need to know if the Carrier has a network in place first to make sure you won't be liable for any of the medical charges. If you don't feel comfortable, you should call a workers' compensation attorney. Most workers' compensation attorneys will speak to you over the phone free of charge.
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