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Workers Compensation Benefits
"4.1 million nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in 2006"—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Workplace safety and health laws are designed to prevent job-related injuries and illnesses from occurring. However, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 4.1 million nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in 2006 as the result of unsafe or negligent work environments. Each day more than 15 American workers fail to return home to their loved ones according to the Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA). Both numbers are totally unacceptable.Workplace Safety Definitions:
- Work-Related Illness or Injury : An injury or illness is considered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
- Occupational Injury: any wound or damage to the body resulting from an event in the work environment.
—(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Injured Workers' Bill of Rights:
- You have the right to be treated with respect
- You have the right to be treated by your own doctor and seek a second medical opinion if needed
- You have the right to refuse to make any statements about the incident that may be used against you at a later time
- You have the right to demand proper compensation
- You have the right to seek a qualified attorney to represent you
Select Attorneys With Proven Expertise
When injuries happen on the job, injured workers and their families should seek quality legal advocates to help them determine if they have a case. The employer and their insurance company will have an experienced adjuster or attorney working for them, so having an advocate on your side can help you establish your rights and lead to fair compensation.
The attorneys of Janet, Jenner & Suggs have gained expertise in workers' compensation and can help injured workers with:
- Understanding and taking advantage of all the available benefits
- Preparing and filing the workers' compensation claim
- Getting and evaluating information such as medical records
- Negotiating with the workers' compensation insurance carrier
- Making sure the injured worker gets all the benefits they are owed even when they have been denied
- Preparing to go to trial, if necessary, to secure the injured workers benefits
If you have been injured on the job and would like to discuss your legal rights, contact Janet, Jenner & Suggs here.
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