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A Complete Guide to Worker’s Compensation Law

Gabriella Ivy by Gabriella Ivy
February 23, 2022
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Worker’s Compensation is a benefit offered by the employer to cover medical and personal expenses if the employee has been injured on the work premises. This system has been defined in the state’s laws and works for the benefit of employees because they have to take care of medical bills in an event of an injury at the workplace. In this case, Roanoke workers compensation attorneys work closely with the employee who’s been injured. Without legal assistance, it may be challenging for the employee to win the case and get justice.

What is Worker’s Compensation?

Worker’s compensation laws protect the rights of employees who have suffered on-the-job injuries. Under this system, the employee is entitled to medical expenses and lost income from not being able to work if the injury or illness has occurred at the workplace regardless of who was at fault.  After the employee receives the benefits, he gives up the right to file a lawsuit against the employer.

Worker’s comp is different from state to state. That’s why, it is important to contact a lawyer who is well-versed with the state’s law of worker’s compensation.  There may be several similarities between the benefits, injuries covered and process of making the claim.

Factors Affecting Worker’s Compensation

Depending on the severity of the injury and absenteeism from work, the benefits that an employee receives may differ from state to state.  It majorly covers the medical expenses of the injury. Some of the factors that contribute to the amount may include:

  • How serious the illness or injury is
  • State’s worker’s compensation laws and rules
  • The length of absenteeism due to the injury

If the injury has made you disabled for some time, you are likely to receive fewer benefits than if you are permanently injured. An attorney plays a vital role in proving the injury and reason. You must hire him immediately after the accident. He can even suggest the name of the physician whom you should see to get the medical attention.

Eligibility for Compensation

You should understand whether you qualify for getting worker’s compensation. some of the criteria are mentioned below:

  • The injury should be related to your work
  • You should be an employee
  • The employer should have worker’s compensation insurance
  • The nature of your job must be covered under worker’s compensation

After filing the claim, if everything goes well, you will receive the medical expenses as defined in the worker’s compensation plan.

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