Worker's Compensation Laws
Worker's Compensation Law Attorneys in
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Jeff Klein, P.C.
Roswell, GA
866-822-4398
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Harris Kuhn Law Firm, LLP
Omaha, NE
866-435-0750
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Law Offices of Michael F. Walsh, P.C.
Westwood, MA
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Wein & Palermo, L.L.C.
West Hartford, CT
866-435-1637
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Find Worker's Compensation Law Attorneys By State
An injured worker is entitled to all reasonable and necessary medical care resulting from his or her work-related injury. Although workers compensation laws vary state to state, covered medical care generally includes: medical, surgical and hospital services, dental services, crutches, hearing aids, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, nursing care, and prescribed medications. The right to receive medical treatment at the employers expense typically continues as long as treatment is reasonable and necessary to treat the injury. State laws differ as to if and when the employee may choose his or her own medical provider. It is important to understand your rights as an injured worker under the workers compensation law of the state where you are employed.
Federal laws prohibit your employer from discharging or discriminating against you because of your workers compensation injury. If an employer fires or forces the resignation of an injured employee in retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim, the employee can file a civil lawsuit against the employer seeking damages in court, provided the employee has evidence of such an allegation. Also, if an employer denies permission for immediate medical attention following a work-related injury, or does not permit an employee to seek out the services of other medical professionals in conjunction with assigned company doctors, the employee can seek legal retribution under workers compensation laws. Many unions have workers compensation representatives who file claims and help injured employees seek justice from employers. If legal council is needed, however, look for an attorney who specializes in workers compensation rights, and is experienced with workers compensation claims in a court of law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Workers Compensation Apply To My Job?
The majority of jurisdictions provide no exemptions to the application of workers’ compensation statutes, so long as there is an employer/employee relationship. In a minority of … more -
I Was Injured While Working At My Job. What Rights Do I Have?
If you are injured while performing the duties of your employment you will generally have your medical expenses resulting from the injury, lost wages, and compensation to dependents (if a … more -
What Should I Do If I Have Been Injured At Work?
If you are injured at work, during the course of employment, you need to notify your employer as soon as possible. Your employer should know the procedure for making sure that your claim gets … more -
Is There A Time Limit For Notifying My Employer That I Have Been Injured In Order To Qualify For Workers Compensation Coverage?
Yes. There may be a time limit within which you must report your injury to your employer and have a workers’ compensation claim presented to your employer’s workers’ … more -
I Got Hurt At Work And I Filed A Workers Compensation Claim. My Boss Is Mad That I Did This And He Is Threatening To Fire Me. Can He Do This?
Most jurisdictions have “anti-discrimination” laws that prevent an employer from taking any retaliatory action against an employee who has filed a workers’ compensation … more
