If you suffer a work-related injury, your employer has certain responsibilities toward you. Unfortunately, some employers need a little encouragement to fulfill their responsibility. While the law is generally on the side of the injured worker, enforcing the law may require getting some professional help.
If you believe that your employer is not responding properly to your work-related injury, you may need to brush up on what exactly their responsibility is to you. You may also want to enlist the guidance of an experienced attorney who can help you understand the finer points of your claim and build a strong strategy to pursue full compensation.
There are many aspects of a workplace injury claim, so be sure that you have all the help you need to navigate the system and identify all the benefits you deserve as you recover from your injury.
What is your employer’s objection?
If your employer is being difficult about your workplace injury, what reasons is he or she giving you? Does your boss not believe that the injury is work-related? Does he or she not believe that the injury justifies a claim? You must overcome this hurdle to address the rest.
If your injury necessitates medical care, go ahead and seek out the proper care that you need. You don’t want the injury to worsen because you waited to treat it, and you also want to prove that you are actually injured, if that is in question. An attorney can make sure that the medical care provider does not pile medical bills on you while the matter gets resolved.
Even if your injury resulted from foolish actions on your part, there is a good chance that your injury qualifies for workers’ compensation or other benefits and privileges.
Can you expect accommodations at work?
Beyond complying with a workers’ compensation claim, you can expect some fair treatment in the workplace. If a doctor says you can only perform light duties around the office, your employer may have to provide it for you.
If you suffer an injury on the job, you probably have right to reclaim your position once you recover. This is not true in all instances, so be sure to understand if your position and injury qualify.
Each person’s circumstances are different, so you may need more precise guidance to decide the best way to compel your employer to respect your rights as an employee.
