05/12/2020
After suffering an injury in the workplace one of the first questions you may have is, “When should I hire a workers comp lawyer?” You may also wonder if an attorney is necessary, what assistance they can provide and how much it will all cost. With so much uncertainty on top of an injury, filing a workers’ compensation claim may feel overwhelming.
The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide wage loss benefits, medical costs coverage and other benefits for those who have been injured in the workplace. Workers’ compensation serves two main purposes: to ensure employees can secure benefits after workplace injuries and prevent lawsuits against employers when a worker is injured.
Because the workers’ compensation system is in place to help injured workers, many injured employees assume they don’t need a workers’ compensation attorney. Workers’ compensation is funded either by an employer or, more commonly, an insurance company.
In addition, there are often situations with a lack of clarity surrounding what caused a workplace injury. There may also be accusations that an injury occurred outside of the workplace or was caused by a pre-existing condition rather than a workplace incident. In these and other situations, a workers’ compensation attorney can protect your rights and work to ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to.
If you have any more questions or know anyone that had a injury at work, please give us a call at 973-315-9628.
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