After an injury at work, it's normal to be concerned with the cost of hiring a lawyer. Many injured workers miss time at work and do not have extra money to pay an attorney. The good news is that you do not have to pay anything out of pocket to hire Osterbauer Law Firm.
Many people know that workers’ compensation is an insurance program that is designed to provide protection for workers injured on the job. However, workers’ compensation also overs sickness that is related to work, as well as chronic health issues that are associated with specific types of work.
The benefit for employers is that if they offer workers’ compensation, which is required by law in most areas, they cannot be sued by employees for negligence in the event of injury or illness.
It is important to understand the timeline for filing a workers’ compensation claim. In most cases, the injured employee must report the incident to the direct supervisor or designated individual within 30 days of the event. Then, there will be the requirement to complete a workers’ compensation form for the claim as well as meet with an approved doctor in the network to start the process.
Workers’ compensation settlement is based on a formula. The specific type or types of injuries, the ability to return to work, and the type of medical treatment required are all factors in the settlement amount. When the workers’ compensation claim is denied or not paid in full, the injured employee can appeal the decision through several processes.
