Help I was injured at Work! What Are My Legal Rights?

 I was injured at work; what are my rights?

The most costly workers' compensation claims are those from vehicle accidents.

They average $78,293 per claim filed.

If you've recently experienced an injury or illness while working, there's one question you should be asking. 

"What are my legal rights?"

You have the right to file a claim, seek medical treatment, and obtain legal advice.

They are all rights afforded you under your state's workers' compensation laws. 

Read this guide a learn a little more about your rights as an employee. 

I Was Injured at Work; What Are My Rights?

Workers' compensation ensures that you get the necessary treatment to take care of your health and your family's future.

You have a right to seek treatment and compensation for your injuries. 

Workers' compensation law ensures that your employer takes responsibility for creating a work environment where an employee could suffer an injury or illness.

It also enables you to seek recovery. 

If you've recently been injured at work, while working, there's one question you should be asking, What are my rights? These are your legal rights.

Right to Make a Claim 

If an employee is hurt or killed while on the job, then there's a strong possibility that they have a workers' comp claim.

Your employer doesn't have to be the one responsible for creating the injury.

The critical fact is that you were injured while on company property or while working for the company. 

To have a valid claim, you need to prove two things:

You became injured or ill while on the job 

You're an employee with a job covered by workers compensation laws 

If an employee is hurt or killed while on the job, then there's a strong possibility that they have a workers' comp claim.

Right to an Attorney 

You have a right to legal representation, and you have a right to choose who that representation is.

The attorney you hire can help you file documents, submit your claim, and attend hearings in front of the Workers' Compensation Board. 

Since many claims are wrongfully denied, your attorney can help you through the appeals process.

Just be sure to choose someone licensed in the state they're representing you in and have experience in workers' comp law. 

Don't worry about paying your attorney upfront.

They will receive compensation out of the award payment you receive from filing your claim. 

If you've recently been injured at work, while working, there's one question you should be asking, What are my rights? These are your legal rights.You have a right to legal representation, and you have a right to choose who that representation is.

Right to Choose Your Own Doctor 

In most situations, you have the right to choose your own doctor.

You just need to check that they're authorized by the board of the state you work in.

Some employers have a PPO plan.

That means you can choose your doctor, but it needs to be from the approved list. 

You also have the right to see a specialist, but keep in mind that there can be restrictions.

Some plans require you to obtain authorization before visiting the specialist. 

If you've recently been injured at work, while working, there's one question you should be asking, What are my rights? These are your legal rights.In most situations, you have the right to choose your own doctor.

Seek Compensation for Your Injuries 

You should no longer be wondering; I was injured at work; what are my rights?

You have a right to file a claim, seek medical treatment, and hire legal representation.

The injuries or illness that you suffer as a direct result of your employment are covered under workers' compensation laws.  

Check out our other articles to give you helpful advice in all areas of your life. 

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