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Month: December 2015

I Was Injured at Work What Are My Rights

Posted on December 8, 2015July 18, 2019 by Lane Daniel

If you have sustained work related injury then understanding your rights to medical treatment in work-related injuries is of utmost importance for you. According to the workers compensation laws, you are entitled to certain benefits and rights that you should be aware of so that you can get maximum amount of compensation for the injuries that you have sustained. You also have the right to pursue the claim against third party apart from your employer, if that person was negligent and have caused your injuries.

You are also entitled to receive your workers compensation claim which is an insurance that is paid by your employer for compensating you when you get injured on job site or in scope or course of your employment. “Understanding your rights to medical treatment in work-related injuries enable you to get the benefits that you are entitled to after you have been injured in your job which includes permanent disability payment, temporary disability payments, hospital bills and medical expenses, medically necessary treatments, lost wages, physical therapy and orthopedic treatment and lump sum settlement,”. You will also get temporary disability benefits during your period of rehabilitation after you have been injured because of anyone’s fault. After you experience work related injuries, you have the right of obtaining appropriate and necessary medical treatment, hospitalization services and prescriptions that are paid by the insurance carrier of your employer. You will also be treated by the authorized treating physician for all work related injuries.

You also have the right to make a claim for temporary disability benefits if you have become temporary disabled and you are unable to work due to your injury for a period of more than 7 days then you are eligible for receiving temporary benefits for seventy percent of your average weekly wage. You also have the option to file a claim for partial permanent disability award as the amount of compensation can be very crucial for helping you to recover quickly after you have been injured at work. After you have been injured, the first thing that you will need to do is to notify your employer and the notice should be given to the personnel office, supervisor and other person in authority of your place of employment. Even if you need medical treatment, you will need to make a request to your employer at the earliest so that you can get workers compensation benefits after being injured.…

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