I Was Injured At Work! Now What?
by
Mario Jesus Trespalacios on May. 24, 2018
Accident & Injury Accident & Injury Slip & Fall Accident Accident & Injury Personal Injury
Summary: Being hurt on the job is no fun. If you have sustained a job-related injury, your employer may be responsible for helping you recover lost wages and medical bills.
Being hurt on the job is no fun. If you have sustained a job-related injury, your employer may be responsible for helping you recover lost wages and medical bills.
In fact, most states require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which can help to pay an employee’s regular wages while he or she is recovering from an injury or a work-related illness. It’s important to note that some employers, including independent contractors and railroad workers, may not be covered by these workers’ compensation laws.
Before you can file a claim for workers’ compensation, it’s important to make sure that your injury is indeed work-related. This means that the injury happened on the job site while you were performing daily duties. It can also include being injured at company parties, picnics, and any other social event held by your employer.
Some employers may fight back against a workers’ compensation claim if they feel that you have disregarded workplace safety rules and regulations. If this happens to you, it’s important to seek counsel from a workers’ compensation attorney