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Worker's
Compensation Injuries
If you are injured on the job, you have special rights under worker’s compensation laws. Work related injuries are handled by an independent court system rather than in county courthouses. Because of the different rules and requirements for these types of injuries, a work related injury claim can be very difficult without qualified representation.
If injured, your employer and worker’s compensation insurance carrier must provide you prompt medical care. They must also pay you a percentage of your weekly wages while you are undergoing medical treatment. Often, your employer will want you to get treatment from their chosen doctor. You should have the right to have second opinions by doctors you choose. Our firm can ensure that right is protected.
Serious injuries may prevent you from returning to work. In that case, you have the right to receive vocational rehabilitation and training. Once you are released from all medical care, you have the right to be evaluated for any permanent impairment or disability. The insurance carrier will most certainly have a doctor working for them to evaluate your final condition. We can make sure that you also receive a fair evaluation from a doctor not working for the insurance company.
At the conclusion of your claim, it may be important to guarantee that your claim remains open to ensure coverage for any additional medical care. All of these rights and possibilities to your claim make it extremely important that you have an attorney knowledgeable in this arena.
Please contact us by completing the contact screen on this page or calling us toll-free at 1-800-834-8877, 24 hours a day, for a free consultation.