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Workers' compensation is an insurance benefit.
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance coverage that employers must provide to their employees. The cost of workers’ compensation insurance is paid entirely by the employer and may not be deducted from the employee’s wages.
If you are injured or sustain an occupational disease while at work, you may be entitled to compensation benefits as provided by law.
Written notice must be given to your employer within four (4) working days of the accident. If you don’t report your injury or occupational disease promptly your benefits may be reduced.
You are entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment of compensable injuries or occupational diseases. If you notify your employer of an injury or occupational disease and are not offered medical care, you may select the services of a licensed physician or chiropractor.
What do I do if I’m injured at work?
1. Notify your employer immediately. Written notice must be given to your employer within four (4) working days of the accident.
2. Seek medical treatment.
3. Establish a simple way to keep track of all of the records that relate to your injury, treatment, losses and expenses.
4. Keep all of your receipts, bills and records for:
- Time lost from work
- Medical care and dates of treatment
- Payments to hospitals and doctors
- Payments for any other professional services related to your illness – nurses, therapists, etc.
- Expenses for prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medicine
- Special equipment or devices used in treatment or rehabilitation
- Transportation to and from doctors, hospitals, therapists, drug stores, etc.
- File a workers’ compensation claim form with the appropriate government agency that handles workers’ compensation cases.
The lawyers of the Bendinelli Law Firm, PC are recognized as experts who are dedicated to defending the rights of workers. Our experienced, compassionate lawyers will handle everything about your workers’ compensation claim. We’ll get the results you deserve, so you can focus on your recovery.
Contact our office now to arrange a free initial consultation. You will not pay attorney fees unless we can help you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
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