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Signs That It's Time To Get A Workers' Comp Lawyer

13 May 2016 by Kenneth Pierce

You expect that your workplace injury will receive fair attention from your employer's workers' compensation company and that your claim will be approved in a timely manner. If you have been injured in a work-related accident, the benefits available can include the payment of your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages, but you need to abide by the workers' comp reporting requirements and seek medical help right away. At some point, you may become aware that your claim is not progressing as expected. Read on to learn about some of the thorny issues that could affect the approval of your claim and that may call for the help of a workers' comp attorney.

1. You were forced to use your own health care coverage, or even to pay out of your own pocket, for medical treatment that you received as a result of your work-related injury.

2. You are being denied time off of work to heal from your injuries because your employer is disputing that your injury is work-related.

3. You have a very severe and debilitating injury, such as an amputation, paralysis or head injury, and feel certain that you will never be able to return to your job, or any job, again.

4. You are being told to return to your job or face a job loss by your employer, even though you are still in too much pain to work.

5. You've had to endure a long hospitalization and/or surgeries as a result of your injuries.

6. The nature of your injury could make it more challenging to prove that it's work-related, such as repetitive stress injuries or a mental health-related condition caused by work. These types of injuries are cumulative and sometimes take longer to manifest. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by small assembly work.

7. You have been told by your doctor that your injury may be permanent, and that further improvement is unlikely.

8. Your workers' comp claim has been denied by the insurance company or your state's workers' comp board. You will be able to appeal, but there are deadlines involved, and you may only have one more chance to prove your claim and get coverage.

The workers' comp process can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you are also dealing with an injury or illness. The deadlines and paperwork can be confusing, so allow a workers' comp attorney to relieve you of that burden and help ensure that you get the benefits that you deserve and need at this time.

For workers' comp lawyer, contact a law firm such as Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S.

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