An accident at the work place can put you in a difficult situation. Luckily, almost all businesses are required to protect its employees with workers’ compensation insurance. If you find yourself missing time or facing costly medical bills after suffering an injury at work, you may want to consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. How a Lawyer Can Help Workers’ compensation can be difficult to navigate on your own so here are a few ways that a lawyer can help you navigate the beginning of the process Eligibility – First and foremost it is important to determine that you are eligible. Even in cases where you are at fault it is still possible to receive workers’ compensation. Coverage – Different injuries qualify for different levels of compensation and different scopes of coverage. Medical treatments, future physical therapy, compensation for missed time are all considerations that need to be made when filing a workers’ comp claim. The Next Steps – Throughout the process you may have to deal with company doctors and insurance company. You will also have to figure out the status of your job. Having a guide through these steps can help ensure you get the treatment you deserve. Specific Questions Regarding Your Case There will be more questions that come up as you go but for now, here are some of the FAQs regarding the beginning of the workers’ compensation process and your eligibility: If My Condition Approves, Can I Still Do Light Duty Work? Can Light Duty Work Threaten My WC Claim? If I Return to Work on Light Duty Will I Get Paid Less? Requesting An Extension of the Starting Date Of Light Duty Work If You Are Being Forced Into Accepting A Light Duty Job Must an Employer Offer Light-Duty Work? Are there different types of workers’ compensation? Are workers’ compensation laws the same across different states? Can an injured worker refuse an offer of reemployment with light-duty work restrictions? Can I be terminated if I file for workers’ compensation? Can I get WC if I attend school to retrain after my injury? Can workers' compensation be denied? Can workers’ compensation pay for a chiropractor? Can workers' compensation pay for physical therapy? Can I get a second opinion if I saw an approved doctor? Do I get WC from the staffing agency or company I work for? Does The FMLA Affect Offers of Light-Duty Work? How can I start a workers’ compensation claim? How is workers’ comp. calculated if I have an hourly wage? How long will I be off work if I get a concussion? How should I prepare for a workers' compensation deposition? My employer wants me to get checked by a doctor they hired…Do I need to go? Should I Give a Statement To My Job's Workers’ Comp Insurer? Should I name an authorized representative for my claim? What are an employer's duties for insurance? What are OSHA guidelines? What is functional capacity evaluation? What insurance do most employers carry? What is the difference between total and partial disability? What is the discovery stage of a WC claim? What is the most important step when filing for workers' comp.? What should I do if I don't like the company-approved doctor? What's the average claim for Starbucks? Will I go to court if I file a workers’ compensation claim? Why can't I see my own doctor to get workers' compensation? Why should I file for workers' compensation? Will workers' comp. pay for surgery if my condition worsens? Unable to work anymore due to my injury. Can I get more payments? How should I tell my employer about my light duty work restrictions? Is there a big risk of being fired while on light duty? Do I need to accept light duty work if my employer offers it to me? My Doctor Filled Out a DWC Form-073. What Is It? Are There Different Types Of Light Duty Work I Can Do? What Happens To My WC Benefits When Released To Light Duty? What If I'm on Light Duty But I Still Have Trouble Doing My Job? What If Light Duty Work Causes Me Unnecessary Mental Stress? What If the Light Duty Offered Isn’t Suitable For My Condition? Requesting An Extension Of The Starting Date Of My Light Duty Work With My Employer Requesting An Extension Of The Starting Date Of My Light Duty Work With My Employer What Is The Difference Between Light Duty Work And Reasonable Accommodations?
