Did You Know?
Did You Know?
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Every 9 minutes, a teenager is injured seriously on the job
Every year about 70 teens die from work injuries in the U.S.
The injury rate for under age 25 is 2 times higher than for workers 25 years and older!
What if I get hurt on the job?
What if I get hurt on the job?
Anyone can get hurt on the job. Be safe and know in advance what you can do if something goes wrong while you are at work.
You can receive benefits even if you are under 18, if you are a temporary or part-time worker (in most cases).
You can receive benefits no matter who was at fault for your job injury.
You don’t have to be a legal resident of the U.S. to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
You can’t sue your employer for a job injury (in most cases).
What To Do Right Away:
What To Do Right Away:
Tell your supervisor immediately. If you are under 18, tell your parents or guardians too.
Get emergency medical treatment if you need it.
Get a claim form, which your employer must give. Fill it out and return it to your employer. This helps ensure that you receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Worker's Compensation:
Worker's Compensation:
Your employer is required by law to provide workers’ compensation benefits.
These include:
Medical care for your injury, whether or not you miss time from work.
Payments if you lose wages for more than 3 days or if you are hospitalized overnight.
Other benefits if you become permanently disabled.
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