Did you sustain an injury or illness while on the job? You may be entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim for benefits as well as a personal injury lawsuit for additional monetary damages. The Law Doc Firm can help you identify your best course of action and handle your case from start to finish.
Our law firm is led by a board-certified neurologist who is also a licensed attorney. That combination of medical and legal knowledge gives us a unique advantage in workers’ comp cases, where accurately documenting the nature and severity of your condition can make or break your claim.
Contact our workers’ compensation lawyers today for a free initial consultation. We can provide some preliminary legal guidance at that time without any obligations.
How Can The Law Doc Firm Help Me With My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Hiring The Law Doc Firm will take the burden of trying to file a legal claim off your shoulders, which can feel virtually impossible while already dealing with a serious injury and financial losses. Our lead personal injury lawyer’s background in neurology means we can evaluate your medical records with a level of detail that other firms have to outsource.
When you hire us, we can:
- Assess your injuries from both a medical and legal standpoint
- Guide you through the workers’ compensation claims process step by step
- Determine whether you’re also eligible to file a third-party personal injury lawsuit
- Gather evidence from the accident scene, employer records, and medical documentation
- Challenge any denials or disputes from the workers’ comp insurer
- Negotiate for all the benefits you’re entitled to under the law
- Take your case to court if necessary
Reach out to our workers’ comp lawyers today to schedule your free case review. We’re ready to get started on your case as soon as you are.
What Is Workers’ Compensation?
Most employers are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If you suffer an injury or become ill because of your job, you can typically file a claim for benefits. Workers’ comp is generally a no-fault system, meaning you can receive benefits even if the accident was partly your responsibility.
There are several types of benefits available through a workers’ comp claim:
- Medical benefits cover the cost of treatment related to your workplace injury
- Temporary total disability provides wage replacement while you’re completely unable to work during your recovery
- Permanent partial disability applies when you can return to work in some capacity but have sustained a lasting impairment
- Permanent total disability applies when your injury prevents you from ever returning to work
- Death benefits are available to the families of workers who are killed on the job
The type of benefits you qualify for will ultimately come down to the nature of your injury and how it affects your ability to earn a living going forward.
Can I File a Lawsuit in Addition to a Workers’ Comp Claim?
In some cases, workers’ compensation benefits alone won’t fully cover your losses. Workers’ comp doesn’t pay for non-economic damages like pain and suffering, for instance, and the wage benefits it provides are typically only a percentage of your regular earnings. Though you generally cannot file a lawsuit against your employer unless an exception applies, you may be able to take action against a liable third party.
Common situations where a third-party claim may apply include:
- You were injured in a motor vehicle accident while carrying out your work duties
- A subcontractor or property owner created an unsafe condition at your job site
- You were hurt while using defective equipment made by an outside manufacturer
These claims are separate from workers’ comp and can result in full compensatory damages that actually make up for the full impact your workplace accident has had (and will continue to have) on your life.
How Much Is My Workers’ Compensation Claim Worth?
No two workplace injury cases are exactly alike, so there’s no standard formula for determining what yours is worth. Several factors will influence the value of your claim, including:
- The type and severity of your injuries
- Whether your condition is temporary or permanent
- How has your injury affected your ability to work
- Whether you qualify to file a third-party lawsuit for additional damages
- The strength of the medical evidence supporting your claim
Our ability to interpret diagnostic results and medical records without relying on outside consultants gives us a clearer picture of what your case is truly worth. We’ll use that insight to fight for every dollar of compensation available to you.
Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents can happen in any industry and at any time. Some of the most common causes our injury attorneys see include:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Defective or malfunctioning equipment
- Lifting heavy objects
- Falls from heights
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Motor vehicle accidents on the job
- Construction site hazards
- Inadequate safety training
- OSHA violations by the employer
No matter how your injury happened, The Law Doc Firm can help you explore your legal rights and options and pursue the compensation you need from there.
How Long Do I Have To Take Action After a Workplace Injury?
There are several deadlines to be aware of after a workplace accident, and missing any of them could put your benefits or legal rights at risk.
- Employer notification: Most states require you to report your injury to your employer within a set period of time, often measured in days or weeks. Failing to do so can give the insurer grounds to deny your claim.
- Workers’ comp filing deadline: There is typically a separate deadline for formally filing your workers’ compensation claim. This window is usually longer than the notification requirement, but acting quickly helps ensure your benefits begin as soon as possible.
- Personal injury statute of limitations: If you have grounds to file a third-party lawsuit, a separate statute of limitations will apply. This deadline varies by state and claim type, but is generally measured in years.
Since these timelines overlap and can differ significantly depending on where you live, speaking with an attorney early on is the safest way to protect your rights. Our team can help you sort out which deadlines apply to your case during your free consultation.
Contact The Law Doc Firm For Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you’ve suffered an injury or illness while at your job, you may have multiple legal avenues available to you in terms of recovering compensation. If you hire The Law Doc Firm, you can depend on our workers’ compensation attorneys when it comes to helping you make the most of your claim.
Call us today at (702) 758-8888 or send us a message online to schedule a free consultation. With the contingency fee structure our lawyers operate under, you only pay attorney’s fees if we successfully handle your case.