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  "name": "I hurt my back lifting boxes at work yesterday, what do I do right now?",
  "description": "Report to your supervisor now, get medical help, and document everything—delays risk denial[1][2].",
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      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "I hurt my back lifting boxes at work yesterday, what do I do right now?",
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        "text": "Report to your supervisor now, get medical help, and document everything—delays risk denial[1][2].",
        "description": "**Report the injury to your supervisor immediately, ideally within 24 hours, and seek medical attention.** In most states, notify your employer in writing as soon as possible to start the workers' compensation process[1][2]. Delays can jeopardize your claim. **Key factors:** Timely reporting preserves benefits like medical coverage and wage replacement; document everything including witnesses. **Practical guidance:** Get a doctor's note linking the injury to work, avoid giving recorded statements to insurance adjusters without advice, and track all expenses. Consult a workers' comp attorney if unsure. **Utah and Idaho emphasize prompt action to avoid denials[1][2].**"
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