If you are injured at work, your claim will be covered under the Workers Compensation Act. Under this law, an employee is generally prohibited from suing the employer for injuries sustained in an on the job accident. Instead, you are entitled to receive coverage for your medical bills and for your wages if you have to miss work.

Under the Workers Compensation Act, you are entitled to the following benefits:

• Payment of medical bills
• Vocational rehabilitation - in the event you are not able to return to the job you had been performing
• Temporary partial disability - wage benefits paid while you are recovering from the injury
• Partial Permanent Disability - permanent benefits if it is determined that your injury is, at least, partially permanent
• Total Disability - Full benefits if it is determined that you will not be able to return to work as a result of the injury
• Death Benefits

If your injuries were caused by the negligence of a third party, even though the injuries occurred while you were working, you do still have the right to seek compensation from that third party for your pain and suffering.

If you are injured at work, it is very important that you notify your employer immediately. You will be asked to fill out a claim form. Make sure you get a copy of the completed form after it is signed by your Employer. You will then be required to initially go to a doctor that you pick from a list provided by your employer.

If you have been injured at work and have any questions, please either contact us and complete the form or call our office and speak with one of our attorneys.