When you’re injured on the job and suffering because of it, workers’ comp claims allow you to receive the benefits you need to get your life back while you have a full recovery. With over 25 years of experience, David Schmidt at Woodlawn Law Offices has provided legal counsel in workers’ comp and personal injury cases throughout the O'Fallon, MO, community and beyond. At every step of the process, this reputable lawyer can provide guidance to ensure your case moves forward with the strongest foundation possible.

To understand how a workers’ comp works, get familiar with these basic aspects of it:

• Establishing Fault: The core issue of every workers’ comp lawsuit is demonstrating the fault of the employer and company. Your lawyer will help you identify how they were negligent in a willful, intentionally reckless way that led to injuries or disability. For example, a company may intentionally procrastinate improving their safety standards due to its cost, leading to an unsafe environment for their employees. Although standard insurance benefits can cover many expenses, the particular behavior of the faulted party can entitle you to further compensation.
  
• Time Frame: Depending on the nature of your case, you can begin receiving benefits within several weeks or a month. Your lawyer will assist you in expediently gathering the information you need to file your claim quickly. This can include witness testimony, internal company documents, footage, and other factors verifying your allegations. Should you be denied, you can contest the decision by filing an appeal within the allotted time period. 
• Compensation & Benefits: Workers’ comp claims entitle you to your standard wages and medical costs but does not include other forms of damage. Psychological consequences of an injury are equally valid. Traumatic experiences can cause depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions. Potentially, your compensation can include training and skill building programs if the injury has set back your career or essential abilities, as well as physical therapy for a long-term disability.

If you’ve been injured as a result of your employer’s negligence or unsafe conditions, a personal injury lawyer with Woodlawn Law Offices will be able to help you identify what you’re entitled to and build a thorough, evidence-based case for your workers’ comp. Schedule a free consultation by calling (636) 240-6667, or visit the attorneys online for further information on this law firm’s legal services and trial history.