Any employee who suffers any type of injury while working is entitled to certain compensation under workers’ compensation. Injuries due to work-related travelling, work-related tasks, walking to or from a company parking lot, company sponsored social events, and the like are generally covered under workers compensation and under this law, victims can receive compensation for injuries, regardless of who is at fault.
Each state enacts its own workers compensation law and there is no Federal control over the workman’s comp laws that the states enact. If you have suffered any of the following injuries while on the job, or you feel any of them are attributable to your employment, contact us at The Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco for a free consultation on your case.
- Broken or fractured bones
- Back pain or injuries
- Knee injuries
- Hand or wrist injuries
- Heart attack
- Hypertension
- Burns
- Shoulder or shoulder pain
- Headaches
While the benefits you may be entitled to vary according to the nature and extent of your injuries, a worker’s comp claim will typically entitle you to receive medical treatment and lost wages. If you become temporarily unable to work, you may be eligible to receive two-thirds of your average wage up to a certain ceiling. An injury that leaves you permanently unable to return to your job or unable to do any work at all may make you eligible to receive long-term or lump sum benefits.
When Should You Contact A Workers Compensation Lawyer?
As soon as possible after an accident or as soon as you have been diagnosed with a disease or condition, call The Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco. Representation by an attorney for a work-related injury assures that your benefits will be properly protected. On your behalf, The Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco will work to ensure that your rights are protected. We will work with you and your employer, as well as with the insurance and medical professionals involved, in order to determine your eligibility and we will then fight to obtain damages pertaining to:
- Wage reimbursement
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Medical care
- Prescriptions
