Huntley, IL asked in Workers' Compensation and Employment Law for Illinois

Q: We(employer) had a worker make an awkward movement but not fall. What should we do to protect our interests?

We had an employee make an awkward movement, but not fall, before a job was to commence at a client site. Kind of caught himself. He hasn't requested time off and doesn't want to file a workers' comp claim at this time. He went to a walk-in clinic after work twice over the past 8 days and it hasn't been suggested that he take time-off. No work release/light duty note. They think it is muscular. We have taken notes down, but haven't had him fill out official reports yet. What should we do as an employer to protect our interests and comply with Illinois law?

1 Lawyer Answer
James G. Ahlberg
James G. Ahlberg
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Rochelle, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: When in doubt, contact your workers' compensation insurance carrier and follow their advice. They'll have their own form for you to fill out, and if there is any lost time there is a government form they'll direct you to as well. Just a footnote: keep notes of the date, time and the conversation with your insurance carrier. If they complain later that you didn't do things right you can provide them a detailed recital of who you spoke with, what was said, when the conversation took place, and so on.

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