Workplace Injuries

The most common and serious mistake made by workers injured on the job is the failure to seek legal advice at once. Worker's Compensation only allows you to recover for an on-the-job accident, which means you must be physically injured in order to recover lost wages. Remember that both your employer and their insurance company would prefer not to pay your benefits.

What do you need to do if you are injured on the job?
· Report injury to your supervisor
· Ask for medical attention if needed
· Contact your attorney

You are entitled to compensation for your medical bills. In addition, you may receive an award for permanent scarring in visible areas. Temporary or total disability compensation is usually around two thirds of your normal income. Depending on your impairment rating as determined by a physician, you may also receive a permanent disability award.

Occupational diseases are covered if caused by a condition of employment. Dependents of employees fatally injured on the job may also be eligible for benefits.

Worker's Compensation is a state plan regulated by legal statutes. If you fail to give your employer notice within certain legal time limits, you may lose your right to compensation and/or benefits.

When we accept a case, we collect attorney's fees and suit expenses out of the funds collected.