There's Help If You Are Hurt On The Job

On the job injuries are common. If you have an injury or illness due to your job, you may be entitled to money under workers’ compensation laws. The injury may be from a single act (like hurting your back in a fall or getting in a car accident while making deliveries), or from being constantly exposed to activities or substances at work (like hurting your wrist from doing the same motion repeatedly or losing your hearing due to constant loud noise).

Workers’ compensation laws help make sure injured workers have enough money to care for themselves and their families while out of work. They also help injured workers get well so they can return to work. Almost all businesses are subject to workers’ compensation laws.

The heart of the workers’ compensation laws is the benefits they provide to injured workers. The employer, not the worker, pays for these benefits. There are different kinds of workers’ compensation benefits you may receive, including money to replace some lost wages and medical benefits.

If you suffer a work injury or illness, there are steps to take to help make sure you receive all benefits. They include:

• Report the injury to your employer promptly. Any delay could cause you to lose benefits.

• Fill out a claim form. Employers must notify injured workers of their eligibility to receive workers' compensation benefits. But remember your employer's interests are not the same as yours, and your employer likely won’t help you get benefits. It is therefore important to call us promptly to learn your rights and be helped through the process.

Do not refrain from making a claim for fear of punishment from your employer. It’s illegal for your employer to punish or fire you for having a job injury or filing a workers' compensation claim. Disputes over workers' compensation benefits are common. Disputes may arise over your right to receive benefits or their amount, and may be decided by a workers' compensation judge.

We can help you in many ways if you are hurt on the job. We will inform you about your rights and the benefits you can receive, help you file your claim, and help make sure you receive all benefits. If a case needs to be filed, we will prepare it and represent you in hearings before a workers' compensation judge.

If you suffer a job-related injury or illness, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can be vital in providing for your medical care and the general care of you and your family while you are out of work.

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