Workers’ comp covers most fall injuries that occur to employees on the job.
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that protects employees and their employers. The employee gets coverage if he/she is injured at work. In return, the employer is protected from being sued because of negligence.
What To Do If You’re Injured on the Job
If you’re injured on the job, you should immediately report the incident to a supervisor. After your emergency medical needs are taken care of, your ongoing medical care will be handled by a doctor on your employer’s panel of physicians.
This is a group of doctors selected for their familiarity with treating common workplace injuries and developing a treatment plan that will allow the worker to return to employment as soon as possible.
When to File a Workers’ Comp Claim
Nearly every worker deserves workers’ compensation benefits after they get injured on the job. Filing a claim is not the same thing as starting a lawsuit. You must follow the claims process to get the benefits you need for your medical treatment and lost wages.
Next Steps
The rules and regulations regarding workers compensation are quite complex, which can often make receiving benefits a struggle. Hiring an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is the best way to protect your right to compensation while freeing up your time so you can focus on your recovery.
Contact Probinsky & Cole today for a free consultation regarding your workers compensation claim.
Most Common Industries
Falls can happen in any workplace, but the employees in certain occupations are at a far greater risk of falls. The largest concentration of workplace falls are in the fields of:
- Farming
Forestry
Fishing occupations
Construction laborers
Construction supervisors
Structural metal workers
Carpenters
Miners
Roofers
In fact, the construction industry accounts for as much as 50% of all fall related deaths and injuries. This is attributed to the fact that construction involves so many employees working at elevation, is fast moving, requires employees work in adverse conditions, and many firms are self-employed, often hiring seasonal workers.
An attorney can examine all aspects of your case, advise you of possible legal options, and help you to decide the next steps to take.
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