Workplace accidents are fairly common–from equipment injuries to falling, strains, and carpal tunnel. But when they happen, do you have rights?
Workers’ compensation is a publicly sponsored system that provides benefits to injured workers. In 2015, $61.9 billion were paid out in workers’ compensation benefits. While the process can be straightforward, there is also room for error–especially if you are not given all the details from your employer. That’s why if you get injured at work or develop a condition as a result of the type of work you do, you’ll need a workers’ compensation attorney who can guide you through the process.
>Under the law, workers injured on the job may receive a number of benefits depending on the nature of the injury. These workers’ compensation benefits include:
While the amount of time you’ll have to file your claim depends by state, in general, you have up to one year from the date of the injury to file. That’s why it’s important to act quickly and efficiently when it comes to your workplace injury.
