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If you suffered an injury at work, you might be able to obtain compensation through workers’ compensation. After you file a claim, your employer’s insurance company will conduct an investigation to verify the claim. However, not all injury cases are eligible for compensation under this program. If your original claim gets rejected, an experienced work injury lawyer may help you file another claim.
A common reason some workers’ comp claims get denied is that they aren’t filed soon enough. The law requires you to notify your employer about your injury within 30 days.
No Substantial Link to Employment
If you suffered an injury at work, such as a cut, and it turns into a serious condition because you didn’t seek medical attention, you may not qualify for workers’ compensation. If you didn’t try to properly take care of your injury, you will have a tough time proving that your employer is responsible for it. You may also get denied workers’ compensation if you violated your employer’s safety rules, didn’t attend your doctor’s appointments or there isn’t enough proof of the cause of the accident.
Common Injuries that are Valid for Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Slip and fall injuries
Slip and fall injuries account for a large percentage of work injuries and often result from wet or slick floors, or rough and uneven surfaces. These accidents can cause various types of injuries, including torn ligaments, nerve damage and broken bones. It’s beneficial to take photographs of the accident scene as soon as possible to strengthen your claim.
- Overexertion
Employees who frequently pull, push, lift or throw items in the workplace are at risk of overexertion injuries. Unfortunately, these types of work injuries are difficult to prove on your own. That’s why it is in your best interest to hire a workers comp attorney with experience in pursuing claims similar to yours. He or she may help you develop a strong case so that you receive the compensation you deserve.
- Adverse Body Reactions
Adverse body reactions are caused by free body movements, such as slipping without falling and staying in unnatural positions among others. These types of injuries most often happen in areas where there are machines and tools.
If you want to improve your chances of receiving fair compensation for your work injury, you should file a claim as soon as possible and hire a workers’ compensation attorney with experience in employment law from Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt to help you through the process. He or she can make sure you fill out all the paperwork correctly and that you have the necessary evidence to prove your case.
