Injured at Work ? What are Your Rights

There comes a time when one of us gets injured at work. When this happens we must know our rights as an employee . Most employers do a good job with workman’s compensation  and most accidents are only minor and can be treated quickly with no long term affects. There are other times though where a serious accident has happened that cause extreme suffering and long term affects.  While most times things can be worked out between employee and employer there might be situations where you need a good lawyer.

The first thing you need to do after an accident, if possible, is to report it to your employer and then seek treatment from a authorized medical clinic or hospital.  Your employer is by law required to pay all your medical expenses related to injuries acquired during an accident that has happened during work.

If you are forced to miss work because of your injuries you may also apply for temporary disability.  This will pay you upto 70 percent of your wages while you are injured.

With a serious accident you might also be eligible for pain and suffering compensation.  If you have been injured and you need professional advice you should contact an attorney asap.  Time is ticking from the date to the injury to the time you contact a lawyer for help.

You should contact a lawyer if your employer is not complying by the law for workman’s compensation , denying your claims , or if you have been seriously injured at work.