If you were hurt on the job, you might not be sure if you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If you sustained a serious injury, this can be a concern because medical treatment is expensive. You may even be in need of surgery or long-term treatment such as physical rehabilitation. Whether or not you have health insurance, your coverage may not be sufficient, and you may be concerned that your rates will rise if you use it to pay for your work injury treatment. Every situation is different, which is why it’s so important to consult a workers’ compensation lawyer to fully understand your legal rights.
Common Workplace Injuries
Thousands of workers experience serious injuries in the workplace every year in the United States. Some of those injuries are fatal and are sadly all too common in some industries more than in others, such as construction. However, a serious injury can happen to anyone and under almost any circumstance. Here are some of the workplace injuries that a workers’ compensation lawyer is familiar with, and for which can help obtain benefits:
- Bone fractures, breaks
- Severe bruising
- Burns
- Soft tissue injuries
- Severed limbs
- Spinal and back injuries
- Closed head injuries, concussions
- Deep cuts including severing of the tendons
- Knee injuries
- Diseases such as mesothelioma
- Post-traumatic stress disorder from workplace events
Liability and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
One of the most common questions asked of a workers’ compensation lawyer is, “Can I get workers’ compensation even if the accident was my fault?” With very few exceptions, the answer is yes. However, because there are occasional exceptions to this, and it is wise to seek the counsel of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. Generally speaking, workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to workers injured on the job, without punishing them or their employer. This protects both parties from liability, blame, and lawsuits. If you caused the accident that injured you and your employer told you that this disqualifies you for workers’ compensation benefits, call an attorney today. Your employer is likely incorrect and may be outright lying in order to keep their workers’ compensation insurance rates low by not paying out valid claims. After a brief review of your circumstances, a workers’ compensation lawyer from our firm will probably have enough information to tell you if legal representation from our firm is available. If an attorney takes your case, they often will not charge you anything until after you are awarded benefits, and their fee will only be a percentage of those benefits. In this way, you will not have to pay out of pocket and the results will be compensation to help you get back on your feet.
Call a Lawyer
Call a to discover how A caring worker injury compensation lawyer, can help you determine whether your CTS could be considered work-related injury. For an initial consultation, you can contact a Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt law firm today.
