Many people who sustain injuries when they are at work follow the process of informing the employer and going from there. However, in many cases, they end up getting nothing for their injuries without understanding why.
Life-altering experience
First of all, being in an accident is a terrifying experience. It shakes you to the core. It can impact you for a short or long time, or even for life. The good news is that as an employee, you have rights and benefits available to you.
Types of benefits
When an experienced attorney comes in, they guide you through the entire process to ensure your claim has everything that is normally required, because many people miss one of two things and are denied for that reason.
An attorney can explain how you are entitled to compensation for:
- medical expenses
- lost wages
- rehabilitation services
Challenging claims
In many cases, workers face opposition when they file their claims even though they are obviously injured and yes, even though the doctor states that the injury happened on the job. This is why it is critical to have an attorney advocate for you. They understand how the system works.
Appeals
If your claim is denied, your attorney will understand the reason why, explain to you why, and if appropriate, file an appeal for you. This is a difficult process, though, and knowing that your attorney is taking care of it will give you peace of mind.
Having an attorney for your workers’ compensation case is truly a need due to the complexity of laws and regulations, as well as the interactions with insurance companies and your employer.