If you become disabled because of injury or an illness and this is related to your work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. To give you an idea of how much you may be awarded, here is some information.
First, there is a limit to the amount you can be awarded when you file a workers' compensation case.
Accepting the settlement from your employer enables them to limited financial exposure and be exempted from a civil lawsuit.
Other benefits you may receive by filing a workers' compensation claim include temporary disability indemnity or permanent disability indemnity, medical treatment, medical and legal as well as vocational rehabilitation.
There are certain documents you need in order to file for Worker’s Compensation. The two most important are the accident report from your employer and a medical report from your doctor indicating the disability which was caused by your work related injury.
Your employer should submit the accident report to the their insurance carrier while your doctor will be the one who will submit the medical report to them. It is the injured employee's responsibility to file a claim.
Before a claim is approved, you may have to attend a hearing. If this happens, be sure that you attend on the assigned date so you can answer any questions the insurance companies defense attorney may have.
If your doctor says you are fit to return to work, it is important to return or you could be denied wage benefits.
If the accident has left you with a permanent injury which will prevent you from going back to work, you may be entitled to monthly Social Security benefits if you are covered by the Federal Social Security Act.
It is your right as an employee to be compensated for any work related injuries. Please contact our firm for a free case evaluation.
Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP are Baltimore, Maryland Workers Compensation attorneys with over 100 years of collective experience in recouping benefits that have been denied by an insurance company, employer or the government. Persons who have worked their whole lives shouldn't be penalized if they are injured or become ill and can't work. Loss of Workers' Compensation benefits can affect the entire family and could result in serious emotional and financial hardships, including the loss of savings, property and other assets. Learn more about your workers' Compensation rights and options below.
If youve been denied benefits, contact Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP for a consultation on your legal rights.
