Workers' Compensation Claim Exhibit Checklist
Every document you need for a workers' comp claim, from incident reports to medical records and wage documentation.
- A treating physician's opinion generally carries more weight than an IME doctor's single-visit assessment, though a judge weighs both.
- Retaliation for filing a workers' comp claim is illegal in every state, and documenting the timeline of filing and any adverse action supports a separate retaliation claim.
- Pay stubs showing pre-injury wages are required to accurately calculate benefit amounts.
- A daily pain and activity diary supplements formal medical records with contemporaneous detail a doctor's note may miss.
- Photos of the injury or the workplace hazard should be dated and, where possible, taken close to the time of the incident.
- Every doctor visit, missed workday, and medication should be tracked to build a complete medical chronology for the hearing.
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What's Inside
- Incident report filed with your employer
- Medical records from your treating physician
- Pay stubs and wage documentation
- Photos of the injury or workplace hazard
- Independent medical exam (IME) report
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Why Use This Checklist?
Build a medical chronology that shows the full picture of your injury and treatment
Document your pre-injury wages accurately for benefit calculations
Track every doctor visit, missed workday, and medication
Prepare for your hearing with evidence organized by category
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Workers' Compensation Exhibit Checklist FAQ
What documents do I need for a workers' comp hearing?
Bring your incident report, all medical records from your treating physician, pay stubs showing your pre-injury wages, photos of your injury, any IME report the insurance company ordered, a daily pain diary, and all written communications with your employer about the injury. Organize medical records by date.
What is the difference between my treating doctor and an IME doctor?
Your treating physician provides ongoing care and their opinion generally carries more weight. An IME (independent medical examination) doctor is chosen by the insurance company and examines you once. If the IME disagrees with your treating doctor, the judge weighs both — but treating physician opinions are often given more credibility because of the ongoing relationship.
Can I be fired for filing a workers' comp claim?
Retaliation for filing a workers' comp claim is illegal in every state. If you're fired, demoted, or given worse assignments after filing, document the timeline: when you filed, when the retaliation happened, and any statements by supervisors. This evidence supports a separate retaliation claim.