subject: What Can I Do If I Was Hurt At Work And My Employer Has Not Helped Me Yet? - Workers Compensation At [print this page] I got hurt at work over a month ago and I am in need to get a MRI and the company keeps putting it off. They did not turn it in to workman's compensation and I need to see what's wrong. I am having a lot of pain. What can I do?
If you are in California, it is mandatory your employer has workers compensation insurance and is required to turn in all claims. You should meet with a Workers Compensation Attorney Palm Springs in your area that specializes in workers compensation cases so that attorney can enforce your rights and get you the medical treatment and other benefits to which you are entitled. Some benefits provided by workers compensation include:
Medical Treatment - Medical Expenses are to be paid in full by the insurance company of your employer. Under some circumstances, you can choose your own doctor or transfer care.
Temporary Disability Benefits - Temporary Total Disability is paid at 2/3 of your average weekly wage up to the statutory maximum if you are unable to work until you can return to the job or have reached maximum medical improvement as determined by your doctor.
Permanent Disability Benefits - After you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor will write a report detailing your factors of permanent disability, if any, and assign you an impairment rating under the AMA Guides. A Personal Injury Attorney Palm Springs can maximize your settlement and make sure the doctor's report reflects all of your factors of disability and all areas of impairment as defined in the AMA Guides.
Reimbursement for reasonably necessary out-of-pocket expenses and Mileage for travel to medical providers.
Educational Training Voucher for retraining at an approved school if you do not return to work for your employer within certain time limits. Again, here, the amount of your voucher is dependent on your disability rating and you need representation to make sure your disability rating is fair and accurate.
Dependent Death Benefits to family members defined dependents in the case of the death of the injured worker.
Personal Injury Lawyers, deal day in and day out with personal injury cases. Theyre responsible for clients who claim they have been injured physically or psychologically. This negligence may be caused by another person, company, government agency or entity. Tort law includes civil wrongs, economic or non-economic damages to anindividualsproperty, reputation or rights.
