No one ever gets up in the morning and heads to work with the idea that they may get hurt on the job. A workplace accident can happen at any time resulting in severe injury or worse. Even if companies and their employees take every safety precaution, the unexpected can happen. Afterward, in addition to…
Any occupation can lead to a workplace injury. You’d be surprised how many claims are made to worker’s compensation for things like carpal tunnel syndrome and lumbar injuries from sitting. Worker’s compensation exists to keep worker injury claims out of the courtroom by negotiating payments between employers and injured workers from work injuries.
However, sometimes that money isn’t enough. In some cases, the claim is denied outright or hidden from the board by an employer. In cases like these, you need a strong legal defense to get what you’re owed. You gave your body to help your employer, and they need to compensate you for that injury.
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Protecting yourself from worker’s compensation trouble takes some effort on your part. The first and obvious rule is to avoid injury as much as you can. Follow safe work practices and wear personal protection equipment. If your employer refuses to let you do this, that sets up a dangerous situation. You may wish to file a claim with OSHA about it.
If you are injured, report it to your employer and follow the instructions posted on the labor board at your workplace. You have responsibilities you must follow when you get injured and the board will tell you that. It will also tell you what your employer is responsible for doing after a claim. If you don’t do these things, your claim could be jeopardized.
If you have any questions about a worker’s compensation claim or if you feel like you’re getting a raw deal from the board, contact a lawyer who knows how to handle work injury claims. Chalik Law is ready to hear your story.