No matter how careful we are, though, accidents do happen. Whether they are the result of bad luck, poor safety standards, or the negligence of others, even the safest jobs can become dangerous in the blink of an eye.
Workplace accidents can happen to anyone at any time. Whether you work a dangerous construction job or a seemingly safe desk job, there may be a day when you get hurt while you are carrying out the duties of your job. Fortunately, many workplace accidents are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is meant to cover your present and future medical bills related to your accident injuries, as well as any lost wages you will face as the result of your temporary or permanent disability. If you have been injured in an on the job injury, consult with a personal injury attorney today.
Ideally, workers’ compensation should protect workers who are hurt in workplace accidents. Unfortunately, the system is set up to work against injured workers, and the company providing the coverage is always working to see how it can pay out the least amount possible for your medical treatment and lost wages.
Once you are injured in a workplace accident, the clock starts ticking on your workers’ compensation claim. There are strict time limits on employer notification, seeking medical treatment, and filing your claim. Despite the best efforts of your employer, details and deadlines often slip through the cracks, leaving you to piece together how you will pay for your medical expenses.
As is the case with most large businesses, the insurance company handling your workers’ compensation claim is a for-profit business concerned with maximizing its profits. If the company dedicated themselves to paying each client what they truly need and deserve, they would likely go broke.
Fortunately for the insurance companies, many injured workers do miss deadlines and details critical to their case, missing out on financial benefits that they were entitled to. To avoid missing out on key benefits, hiring a workplace injury attorney who is well-versed in workers’ compensation rules and regulations can help you rest assured that you are pursuing and receiving the maximum possible benefits for your injuries.
When you are injured in a workplace accident, you are going up against a formidable opponent. The insurance company knows the rules and uses them to its own advantage. Our workplace injury attorneys at Kennedy Law Firm LLP know the rules too, and can help you receive the medical care and workers’ compensation benefits that you need.
Whether you were hurt in an honest accident at work, or your employer’s or coworkers’ negligence played a part in your injuries, our workplace accident attorneys can help. Their experience in filing airtight workers’ compensation claims and aggressive negotiation style will ensure that the insurance companies cannot take advantage of you after your accident.
If you have been hurt in a workplace accident, do not leave your claim to chance—call the our workers’ compensation lawyers today to schedule a complimentary consultation.
