subject: Can I Be Fired Or Demoted If I File A Worker's Compensation Claim? [print this page] Recovering from an on-the-job injury can be a really frustrating experience. Physical therapy, medical bills, and dealing with your own limitations during tough times such as these can weigh heavily on people. When it comes to the time you need to heal and return to work some employers are going to be more accommodating than others. But regardless of how understanding someone's employer may be, I find that a lot of people are hesitant to file a worker's compensation claim because they are afraid that exercising their legal rights will lead to some negative consequences at work. This is not just because of their desire to not be at the center of office gossip either, people are afraid that their employer may demote or even fire them because of it.
It is important to know that this sort of behavior by an employer is illegal. An employee cannot be discharged or discriminated against by an employer for exercising their rights. Just because you filed a worker's compensation claim does not mean you can be fired, demoted, or even demeaned at work. Be sure to speak with your injury lawyer immediately if you feel you've been demoted or demeaned at work since filing your injury claim.
Your claim will obviously need to meet the requiremnts for a worker's compensations case if you wish to successfully file. Understanding these requirements can be confusing, especially to those who have never had to deal with a worker's compensation case before. You do not want to make any mistakes when trying to file your worker's compensation claim, which is why it is important thatyou speak with an experienced injury lawyer. If you feel it does then you and your worker's compensation lawyer should then follow the proper course of action to make sure your legal rights are fulfilled.
When you've been injured on the job there are a lot of different road blocks that can pop up. Some employers try to rush their employees back to work before they're ready. A lot of these obstacles can be avoided just by having someone on your side to help you deal with your employer's insurance company. A lot of unpredictable things can come up. Insurance companies will do all that they can to save money, the best way you can be prepared for this is to have an experienced attorney that you trust on your side.
