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Being out of work and having to live on a reduced amount of income is hard, and when you have been injured at work, the benefits are sometimes difficult to get. In most cases, the insurance company that holds the worker compensation insurance may try to prove the injury was not a result of your job so that they can avoid paying the benefits out. A workers compensation attorney can help you navigate the challenges and get the benefits you deserve.
Know What You Are Entitled To
If you are entitled to a benefit from an accident or injury at work but are not getting it, you may need to get an attorney involved. Understanding the laws and benefits that exist within workers compensation regulations is hard and if you do not proactively look, you may miss something important that could help you get a little better benefit. Since the benefits are typically much less than your pay was, knowing what you are allowed and how to get it is important.
Keep Detailed Notes About Your Accident or Injury
You may be called on to detail your accident or injury several times during the application process. Make sure that you remember how it happened and write it down so that you can refresh your memory before outlining the details and have your attorney in the room to let you know what can or can not be asked during the discussion. There may be something that you are asked that is not legally allowed to be asked and your attorney will know that as soon as it is asked.
Completing Legal Documents and Applications
If there are legal documents or forms that need to be completed and notarized for the application process, having the advice of an attorney can be important. The slightest mistake in the paperwork could result in the application process being delayed and in turn, the benefits to you being delayed. If you are unsure about what you are filling out, how to fill it out, or why you need to, check with your worker's compensation attorney about it. In situations where the information is complicated, the attorney may have his staff fill it for you to ensure it is done correctly.
Don't Be Afraid To Ask For More
If you feel that you should be getting more than you are from the worker's compensation, talk to your attorney about it. He may be able to find a way to increase the benefit amount and help you survive on the limited pay until you are able to work again. Covering the medical expenses and paying out a benefit to the injured workers is nearly guaranteed but there may be more benefits you are entitled to and do not even know about. It is your attorney's job to find them and help you get what you need from your claim.
Share3 August 2017
