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Finding Out About a Work Injury

Responding to injuries begins with awareness, or "employer notice." This is when the claims coordinator, any supervisor or any manager becomes aware of an injury.

Act now!

Employer notice can be:

  • Verbal
  • In writing
  • In less deliberate ways, like seeing an accident or suspecting an injury

This is important, because the day your organization becomes aware of an injury starts the clock ticking toward states' deadlines for paying or denying benefits.

Act now!

Now that you are aware, you must respond. That includes reporting the injury to SFM right away.

Quick action avoids:

  • State penalties
  • Increased litigation
  • Delayed return-to-work
  • Low employee morale

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