Workers’ Compensation Guide
You are a loyal and dedicated employee who goes to work every day. You rightfully anticipate that no matter what type of work you perform, your employer will do everything in their power to ensure your safety on the job. If, somehow, you do get injured, you expect that your employer will help make things right to the best of their ability.
Unfortunately, many employers fail to keep their employees safe. To make matters even worse, they or their insurance company may fight to keep you from getting the compensation you are entitled to for your work injuries. If this situation sounds all too familiar to you, it’s time to contact experienced Gloucester workers’ compensation attorneys who will stand up for your rights if you are denied benefits. Here’s an Injured Workers’ Guide from our website to assist you getting started with your claim.
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Once you have registered, you can file the claim electronically and upload and download documents associated with your claim. If you are denied benefits, Hampton Injury Law can help.
What Should You Do After a Workplace Injury?
The actions you take or fail to take after a workplace injury can make the difference between getting financial help or not. Taking the right steps can help your Gloucester workers’ compensation attorneys maximize your workers’ compensation benefits, as well as reduce your stress. If you fail to follow the policies and procedures of your employer or the Commission, you may decrease your chances of being paid for your damages.
First, ensure you get the medical attention that fits the severity of your injury. If you need to go to the emergency room, do so. If your injuries are not urgent, you might be better off reporting them to your employer and finding out what doctor you should seek care from.
Next, carefully adhere to the advice of your doctors, therapists, and other medical professionals. By doing this, you can help establish proof of your injuries and that you are committed to doing what it takes to get better. Work status notes from a doctor will be needed in order to receive wage payments for the time you are out due to injury.
Finally, contact Gloucester workers’ compensation attorneys who have a track record of successfully settling or litigating their clients’ cases. With most workers’ compensation claims, employees are taken more seriously when they have legal representation.
Determining the Value of Your Claim
The value of workers’ compensation claims varies between claimants. In general, the more severe the injury, the higher the compensation. Your claim will likely ask for compensation for different categories, such as:
- Wage replacement
- Past and future medical bills
- Vocational rehabilitation when necessary
The best way to find out what your claim might be worth is to meet with seasoned workers’ compensation lawyers. Once they know the details of your injury, they can estimate how much you could receive.
Experienced Gloucester Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Can Help You
Attorney Jan Hoen brings with him vast experience in both negotiations and courtroom litigation. He is well-versed in the tactics insurers use to defend cases involving injured workers like yourself. Having this experience allows him to refute the defendant’s defenses preemptively. These skills, along with his integrity and energy, have helped him claim millions of dollars in settlements and awards on behalf of his injured clients.
At Hampton Injury Law, we offer free case evaluations. Contact us to schedule yours today.
