Work Accidents
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 Workplace
Injuries
Issues involving people injured at work, including asbestos injuries.
Workers' Compensation programs are designed to help workers who have been injured on the job or who suffer a disease related to their employment. Workers' Compensation benefits include payments based on a percentage of the worker's weekly wage. The payment programs range from temporary total disability, partial disability, permanent and total disability, and permanent loss of function and disfigurement. Workers' Compensation may also cover medical expenses related to the injury and rehabilitation costs.
The problem with Workers' Compensation is that the compensation is often not sufficient to address the extent of the injuries. Workers' Compensation often acts as a shield to protect employers from worker's suing for damages. Often, those injured at work will get inadequate compensation through Workers' Compensation and should look into third-party lawsuits for greater compensation.
Third-party lawsuits
Third-party lawsuits involve another company, other than your employer. For example, if you are a welder and you became sick from toxic welding fumes, you may have legal action against the manufacturer of the welding machinery. At a construction site, it is possible that another contractor may be liable. If you are injured, contact an attorney. It may be necessary to preserve evidence at the scene, such as defective machinery or to take statements from witnesses.
Confidential Case Evaluation
For a confidential no-obligations case evaluation, please fill out the form to the right or call 1(800) 387-4262.
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