What to do if I got hurt at work and the company lied about the injury?
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What to do if I got hurt at work and the company lied about the injury?
They put sown the incorrect date and forged my name to the accident report. They tried every thing to get me to quit and now they’ve fired me for no reason. Can I sue them in anyway?
Asked on December 24, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Kentucky
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you describe, it seems your employer has been falsifying documents, avoiding payment of claims, and retaliating against you for your the filing of a claim. You do have options, depending on your eventual objectives. First, you can file a worker's comp claim with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet if you have not done so already. Here is a link to their site: http://www.labor.ky.gov/workersclaims/claims/Pages/Injured-Worker.aspx If a worker's comp claim has been filed, then you still need to contact the Board and make sure that they receive corrected information from you. They also have an ombudsmen program wherein they have individuals who are specifically designated to help you with your claim. (They are not attorneys, though) Through this process, you can insure that any lost wages or medical bills are taken care of. If you want compensation for the loss of your job because they fired you, then you could also sue them for worker's comp retaliation. You do not have to have an attorney to file suit, but an employment law attorney will really help you with the filing of your claim.
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