Work place injuries are a common source of disability claims and when the employer has been negligent, the employee can make a claim to collect worker’s compensation benefits.
There are many aspects to the filing of a work comp claim that can be confusing to the claimant and one primary element in whether a claim is approved or denied can have to do with time sensitivity.
When a worker becomes ill due to to the conditions in their work place or when they become disabled or injured due to their job, the claim must be filed in a timely manner in order to be considered for approval. If there is a substantial delay between the time the employee becomes ill or disabled, and the time the claim is initiated, the claim may not be approved.
Specific requirements can vary from state to state and it is wise to retain the services of a Workers Compensation Lawyer in order to be certain that your claim will be taken seriously and filed in a timely manner.
Notification of the employer is one element of the claim filing process. There are several types of injuries and illnesses that can be correlated to the place of employment and some of them are conditions that develop over the course of time.
One example would be a respiratory illness that is caused by the employer’s lack of safety equipment such as respirators and other breathing protection for people who work near airborne particles.
Another common example of a health condition that can be caused by the type of work a person does is carpal tunnel syndrome. This painful wrist and hand impairment can develop when a worker is engaged in a repetitive movement that can cause cumulative trauma to the wrists.
When a claimant is represented by legal counsel, the likelihood of their claim being approved is increased. Lawyers who specialize in this area of law are well-versed in the collection of evidence to support a claim and the process of gathering witnesses who can corroborate the employee’s health concerns that were caused by the workplace conditions.
The same process applies to injuries that occur while on the job. The employee’s attorney for their work comp case can ensure their case is clearly stated so that it is more likely to be settled in favor of the claimant.
Work place injuries are a common source of disability claims and when the employer has been negligent, the employee can make a claim to collect worker’s compensation benefits.
