Even an injury such as a minor cut could develop an infection that can cause serious medical problems. And, a sprained ankle could result in long term pain from walking. So, no matter how minor an injury seems, you have no way of knowing what the long term effects can be.

You should also keep in mind who was present at the time of your injury. If medical problems arise, you will need to have witnesses that can confirm how the injury occurred. With more serious injuries, you should make sure that you keep all of the documentation such as the ambulance records, emergency room records, pharmacy records and any other treatments you require.

Some of the most common injuries that occur at work are back injuries, hernia, falls, cuts and exposure to toxic chemicals. And, when you are injured at work, you have to be able to prove that your injury was the result of employer negligence. So, you need to also report any safety regulations that have been ignored.

Keeping a journal can help you to remember information such as dates, conversations with your employer about your injury, or phone calls from your employers insurance agent. When you need to file an injury claim, the more information you have the better your chances are to win a settlement.