WORKER'S COMPENSATION
Description
If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you are entitled to receive compensation for your injury.
A lawyer can get you the medical care and funds you deserve.
On-the-job Injury
The government has established a system for:
- Free medical care
- Wage replacement
- An award for permanent disability resulting from an on-the-job injury
Attorneys
Law Clerk
Paralegals
Why Choose Us?
Our attorneys have helped thousands of people get worker's compensation benefits. We have the
tools and the resources to get you the benefits you deserve when you need them. Come in and
meet with our attorneys to discuss your claim, free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Click on question to view answer.)
- 1. What am I entitled to receive when I am out on worker's compensation?
You can receive free medical care and temporary disability benefits equivalent to 70% of your gross week wages up to a
maximum amount which changes from year to year.
- 2. Can I sue my employer if his/her negligence
caused my injury?
You usually cannot sue your employer for negligence. You must instead use the worker's compensation system to recover
lost wages, healthcare expenses and/or a permanent disability award.
- 3. Can I receive worker's compensation if my injury occurred
during lunch time?
If your injury occurred off the premises during your lunch break, you are not eligible for worker's compensation.
However, most injuries occurring during an on-premises lunch break are considered work related.
- 4. If I have to attend a doctor's appointment during work hours,
should I be paid for this time?
If you have returned to work but remain under the care of a worker's compensation doctor, the law does not require your employer
to pay you for the time missed from work while seeing the company doctor.
- 5. What does it cost to have an attorney represent me in my worker's
compensation claim?
We do not charge upfront costs for representing our client in a worker's compensation claim. Your attorney only gets paid if you collect for your injury.
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