Do Not Suffer Unnecessarily From Your Workers Compensation Injury

Most workers spend more time on the job each day than they do with their own families, so it's to be expected that accidents will eventually happen on the job. Although most companies try to take at least some measures to avoid workplace injuries, they still occur which is why the government requires employers to have workers compensation insurance.Workers compensation insurance is paid for by employers and provides various benefits to workers in the event that they are hurt or injured. Injuries and illnesses that are covered by workers compensation include:o Machinery related accidentso Occupational diseases (i.e.mesothelioma)o Repetitive strain injuries (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome)In order to file a workers compensation injury claim you must meet the following criteria:Your injury must have occurred on the job- You can't file a workers compensation claim on an injury that occurred in route to and from work or anywhere else.You must be an employee- Part time, temporary, and contract workers in most cases do not qualify as employees and will not be eligible for workers compensationYou must file a claim with your employer-You have to inform your employer that you have been injured in order to file a workers compensation claim and you must do so within the allotted timeframe or your claim could be denied.Should you seek the help of a workers compensation injury lawyer?If you are experiencing any of the following then you may need to seek the help of a lawyer to file your claimo You've been prohibited from working by your employer or fired- If your employer refuses to allow you to return to work because of your doctor's notice or for reasons that are unknown to you then an attorney can help you get answers and get back to work. If you've been fired then they can review your situation and assess whether or not you have been unlawfully terminated.o Your employer is refusing to pay your workers compensation benefits- If your employer is stating that they will not pay your benefits including lost wages and medical coverage, then you should seek legal assistance. Their refusal to pay may or may not be lawful and can best be determined by a lawyer.o You are being pressured to sign documents or reach a settlement-Don't give in to pressure to sign anything or reach a settlement that is unfair to you. You have rights under the law and should be able to take full advantage of them.