claim should be filed. Some employers believe it should be handled through auto insurance. However, the employee’s injuries must be handled like any other employee injury in the workplace. An Employer’s First Report of Injury must be promptly filed with NHADA WCT. The injured employee should seek treatment with a provider within Windham’s Work Injury Network. If the injury was the responsibility of the other driver, the NHADA WCT claims staff will work to recoup any payments made on the claim from the responsible driver. • All Injuries an employee wants to claim as workrelated If an employee wants to file a workers’ compensation claim, the employer must complete a First Report of Injury, regardless of the circumstances, as soon as it is reported to them. NHADA WCT will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if it meets the criteria outlined by The NH Workers’ Compensation Statute for a compensable injury. In summary, we encourage members to promptly file an Employer’s First Report of Injury whenever they know of an injury. If you are unsure, please contact Peter Sheffer, WCT Director, at psheffer@nhada.com or Deborah Handrahan, Member Services Coordinator at dhandrahan@nhada.com, or call 603-224-2369 for assistance. It is our pleasure to assist our members because our collective efforts to reduce claims costs by prompt reporting and effective claims management makes the Workers’ Compensation Trust strong. NOT ALL INJURIES THAT OCCUR IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT ARE COMPENSABLE. THERE HAS TO BE A RISK OR HAZARD CREATED BY THE EMPLOYMENT THAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE INJURY. N E W H A M P S H I R E 13
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