ON THE JOB INJURIES
PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
GETTING HELP AFTER YOUR AT WORK ACCIDENT INJURY
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Work injury form
Getting injured on the job can result in significant medical, financial and personal challenges. Workers’ compensation (also known as "work comp") is a form of insurance maintained by the employer in order to compensate an injured worker with certain benefits. Typically, these benefits include payment of all medical bills related to the accident and a percentage of the disabled worker’s wages while unable to work. Also, depending on the nature of the injury, an injured worker is usually entitled to a lump sum settlement at the end of the claim.
No-fault system
In a workers compensation claim the question of who was at fault in causing the injury or illness is generally not an issue. Instead, the focus is on establishing that your injury or illness is work-related. Unlike a lawsuit based on negligence, with a few exceptions, you cannot sue your employer in court if injured on the job. Instead, most states have set up administrative agencies to hold less formal hearings to determine liability and what steps are necessary to treat and compensate you for your injuries.
Fear of reprisal is unfounded
If your on-the-job injury is covered by workers compensation then you have an immediate right to continued wages and to have your accident related medical bills paid. Many injured workers believe that if they hire a lawyer to make a claim that their employer will hold this against them. Some injured workers are afraid that by hiring a lawyer they could even lose their job. While these fears are understandable they are nevertheless unfounded. This is because workers compensation laws do not allow an employer to “punish” a worker for bringing a claim. Also, as a practical matter, employers generally view on-the-job injuries as just another cost of doing business - this is why they carry mandatory workers compensation insurance.
We make them pay so that you don't have to
- Requirements for timely payment of benefits
- Time limits for submitting notice and claims
- Requirements to give notice of the injury
- Your right to consult doctors of your choice
- Different types of disabilities
- Limits on the amount of compensation available
At MeyerJensen PC we help you determine how and where and to present their claims for:
- Temporary total disability (TTD)
- Permanent partial disability (PPD)
- Permanent total disability (PTD)
- Death benefits
- Vocational rehabilitation
Third Party liability
Third-party liability refers to the situation when an on-the-job injury is caused by someone else other than the employer. For example, when an injured worker is employed by a subcontractor there may be a third-party claim against the general contractor. Another example involves a worker who is hurt due to defective or improperly maintained equipment. When this happens there may be a separate third-party claim against the product manufacturer or the company hired to maintain the equipment. Unfortunately, oftentimes the third-party liability is either overlooked or simply ignored. At MeyerJensen PC we give our clients the best chance for maximum recovery by making sure that all liable parties, not just the employer, are held responsible for the enormous costs and hardships of a serious workplace injury.