What Is Workers Compensation?
Every employer should have an insurance company that provides them with workers comp coverage. This insurance is meant to compensate employees who are injured on the job and may require medical care, treatments, prescription medications and any other procedures associated with their injury.
This coverage also extends to employees that may suffer temporary or permanent disability after a work-related accident. It’s important to note that the employee does not need to prove their workplace injury was the result of negligence on the part of their employer in order to receive workers comp.
What Type Of Injuries Qualify For Workers Comp?
Essentially, any injury suffered while working for an employer may be covered under workers comp. You don’t have to be working in a position that demands physical labor or heavy lifting either. For example, workers who sit at a desk and do a great deal of typing or repetitious tasks can develop carpal tunnel in their hands, which can require significant medical care.
The following are some of the most common workplace injuries that we see during workers comp cases:
- Broken bones and fractures.
- Head trauma.
- Strained or inflamed tendons (tendonitis).
- Burns injuries.
- Hearing loss or blindness.
- Exposure to toxic or hazardous materials such as asbestos.
- Back and neck injuries.
There can be many reasons why a workplace injury occurs, and it may not be caused by negligence in every scenario. However, sometimes serious injuries can be caused by unsafe work environments, neglected safety procedures, defective equipment, inadequate training or any situation caused by negligence or carelessness.
Why Do I Need An Attorney For Workers Comp Cases?
The company that you work for most likely has legal support for workers comp claims. Oftentimes this legal team will seek to downplay your injury or dismiss your claim altogether. Without legal experience or an experienced team of attorneys at your side, ensuring you receive the compensation you are due can be difficult if not impossible.
The following are just a few of the reasons why you should hire legal counsel for your workers comp case:
Help you throughout the entire claims process: If you do not follow proper claims procedures and report your injury within a certain time-frame, then you may forfeit your chance to file a workers comp claim. Our workers comp attorneys can take care of the entire claims process on your behalf, so you don’t have to worry about missing a deadline or filing incorrectly.
Ensure you receive the maximum settlement: Once you file a workers comp claim, your employer may be eager to settle quickly, offering you a low sum in hopes to close the case quickly. However, that amount may not be enough to cover long-term medical bills and other expenses related to your injury, such as potential family and relationship issues caused by it.
Find the right physician for your care: A workers comp attorney can help you find a trusted physician to carefully evaluate your injuries. It is important that you have a physician you will fairly evaluate your case and deliver an accurate diagnosis.
Litigate your case in trail: In the event your workers comp case goes to trial you will certainly want an experienced legal time at your side. If your employer’s insurance company denies your claim or refuses to pay a fair settlement, then it is your right to bring the case to trial. However, the insurance company will have a team of lawyers trying to win the case for them. This means you need the best legal counsel possible, which is why you should contact us right away if you have suffered a workplace injury.
Don’t Fight The Insurance Companies Alone
The above are just some of the advantages of having an experienced legal team of your own fighting for your rights and due compensation. Don’t let insurance companies and big businesses push you around and try to intimidate you into taking a low settlement. With a qualified team of workers comp attorneys at your side, you can ensure that your rights are protected and you receive the maximum settlement for your injury.
No matter how difficult or complex your workers comp case may be, we can help connect you with specialized workers comp attorneys who will help you achieve the best results, in addition to the best possible settlement.
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