Two things. First, if you haven’t done so already, report your workplace accident injuries to your employer. That is essential to protect your right to workers’ comp benefits.
Second, seek appropriate medical care and do as your doctor says. This serves several important purposes. It protects your health, which is the number one priority. It creates medical records that your lawyer can use to support a workers’ comp claim or lawsuit seeking damages. And, it protects against anyone fighting your claim or lawsuit on the basis that you did not do as much as you could have to take care of yourself.