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Interesting that you should ask such a question. Yesterday I slipped and fell in our parking lot because it was not plowed properly. I did some research and here is what I found out. Take pictures if possible and be sure to file a workmans compensation form within 24 hours if possible. Your boss has to pay for your medical bills if you are injured on the job and cannot resume your duties. Not only does he have to pay for your medical expenses, he CANNOT fire you. You would then we able to get disability benefits possibly if you could not continue to work. You might even file a lawsuit to be recompensed for your injuries. Either way you NEED to report this as a part of workmans comp. not out of his own pocket. What he is doing is avoiding the documentation trail that will follow. You will be sorry if you dont follow proper procedure. Lastly, go to the department of labor and seach "work injuries". You will find a whole host of information and laws pertaining to your injury. You can even call the state representative as listed on the website, Go to www.dol.org and good luck!
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