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If you get hurt while on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to protect employees in the event of a work injury or occupational illness, and they typically include compensation for both health care expenses and missed work. Because securing such benefits can be challenging, it is wise to turn to a personal injury lawyer for guidance. Below are a few scenarios in which doing so is vital.

When You Sustain Severe Injuries 

Filing a workers’ compensation claim after sustaining a minor injury can be fairly straightforward, especially if you do not have to miss work in order to recover. In such cases, the injured party will simply seek compensation for medical bills. If you sustain severe injuries, though, you should not have to worry about navigating complicated legal proceedings while recovering. By hiring a workers’ compensation attorney, you can focus on your health while someone else pursues all applicable benefits to which you are entitled. 

When Your Employer—or the Insurance Adjuster—Disputes the Claim

workers' compensationEven though they have insurance for the sole purpose of covering work injuries, many employers remain wary of filing claims on behalf of their employees. Depending on the industry, workers’ compensation premiums can make up a significant portion of a company’s overhead, and an extensive loss history will result in even higher premiums in the future. Therefore, even if you sustained a qualifying injury in a legitimate accident, there is always a chance your employer will dispute the claim. There is also a chance the insurance adjuster will deny liability. If this happens, that does not necessarily mean the case has reached its end. It simply means it’s time to call a strategic attorney. 

A seasoned lawyer will evaluate the circumstances of the accident from all angles to determine why the claim should proceed. For example, if the insurance adjuster denied liability because you were allegedly violating safety standards when the incident occurred, your attorney will gather witness testimony, surveillance footage, statements from industry leaders, and any other kinds of evidence that might disprove their allegation so you can get the benefits you deserve.

 

If you were hurt while on the clock and want to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, contact Kidwell & Gallagher. Based in Elko, NV, they are proud to help injured employees who are as far south as Las Vegas. Since their areas of focus are limited to just workers’ compensation and personal injury law, they have likely resolved more cases that are similar to yours than much larger general practice firms have. Visit their website to learn more about their compassionate legal team or call (775) 738-9877 to schedule an initial consultation today. 

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