It is important to report workplace injuries within 24 hours of notice.

Zenith offers 24/7 accident reporting to help control claim costs.  Our data shows that the average cost of a claim increases the longer an injury goes unreported.  Costs attributed to delayed injury reporting include:

• Limited ability to control medical treatment costs.
• Lost details from accident investigations, which can affect our ability to pursue fraud or abuse.
• Increased odds of litigation.
• Delays in an early return to work, which may prolong the length of the claim and cause an increase in ultimate costs.

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Each injury or accident provides an opportunity to learn.  An investigation can help you—and Zenith—identify ways to improve workplace safety to prevent similar incidents. That’s why it is crucial to preserve the facts of the claim. The sooner you launch an investigation, the more accurate the information you will gather.  Learn more.

It's also important to keep in mind that while most workers' compensation claims are legitimate, some are inflated or fraudulent. By spotting signs of possible fraud, you can help Zenith identify claims that merit closer scrutiny.  Learn more.

Reminder—workers' compensation is a "no-fault" system.  Employees who are legitimately injured as a result of their work receive benefits as set by law, regardless of whose fault the injury is.  Employers should NOT:

• Prevent or discourage an employee from pursuing a claim.  
• Terminate or discipline an employee for filing a claim.