People who are hurt on the job often feel like they are alone in their battle against their employer. Their coworkers might be afraid to side with them out of fear of being punished or fired. Accident victims themselves may also be afraid to report their injuries and illnesses because they know how poorly many employers receive such reports. However, time can be of the essence when people are injured in on-the-job accidents. They only have a set limit of time to report the accident and get the proper medical help they need to recover. If they fail to act within that time limit, they could be liable for their…