Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
A workplace injury can change everything.
A job-related accident or occupational disease can leave you facing serious medical and financial uncertainty. Our workers’ compensation attorneys fight for the benefits you deserve.
Has your employer failed to report your injury or disputed your claim? Having the right workers’ compensation attorney on your side can make a difference.
To receive benefits, you must give your employer written notice of the accident or illness within 30 days of the incident. You may also be entitled to Social Security disability benefits.
Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
Some qualifying workplace injuries and conditions include:
- Construction site accidents
- Head or neck injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Occupational diseases and work-related illness
- Eye and ear injuries
- Heavy lifting injuries
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones or fractures
If you were injured on the job, there are regulations in place that prevent you from suing your employer. Depending on what caused your injury, you may have the right to pursue a case against a third party, like a product manufacturer, a landowner, or someone other than your employer.
Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
If you are facing a disability as a result of a workplace injury or occupational disease, Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys can help. We’ll guide you through the application and/or hearing process and ensure your medical treatment and lost wages are covered to the fullest degree. Our team never charges a consultation fee and does not collect attorney fees until we recover compensation on your behalf.
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Common Questions
Know your options when a workplace injury affects your life.
How do you get workers’ compensation?
If you are injured at work, notify your employer and seek medical attention immediately. Document everything about the injury and keep records of all of your medical visits. Then, complete and submit the Workers’ Compensation Board’s employee claim form, available online or through your employer.
How much does workers' compensation pay?
The amount of workers’ compensation you receive depends on your average weekly wage and the severity of your injury or illness. Benefits are available regardless of whether your condition results in no disability, a partial disability, or a total disability. In cases of permanent disability, you may also be entitled to Social Security disability benefits.
How long do I have to file a claim?
You should file your claim within 30 days of your injury. That said, if you don’t know about your injury or illness right away, you have two years to file a claim.
How long does it take to receive workers’ compensation?
The timeline for collecting benefits varies depending on the complexity of your claim and whether it is disputed. If your claim is accepted, payments typically begin within a few weeks of filing. Disputed claims can take significantly longer to resolve.
What does workers’ compensation cover?
Workers’ compensation benefits generally cover your medical treatment, a portion of lost wages, and rehabilitation costs.
Can I apply for disability while on workers' compensation?
Workers’ compensation and SSDI are separate programs; receiving one does not automatically disqualify you from the other. However, if you receive both at the same time, your SSDI benefits may be reduced through what is known as the workers’ compensation offset. Combined payments generally cannot exceed 80 percent of your pre-disability earnings. We can help you understand how both programs apply to your situation.
Do I need a workers’ compensation lawyer? The workers’ compensation website says it’s not necessary.
Technically, no. But insurance companies are not on your side, and without legal representation, many injured workers settle for far less than they are entitled to. Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys can help build your case, meet critical deadlines, and make sure you receive fair compensation.
Can my insurance carrier contest my claim?
Yes, they can. If your insurance carrier is contesting your claim, they must give a reason why. Then, a workers’ compensation judge will make the final decision.
What happens if someone dies as a result of a workplace injury?
If a spouse, child, parent, or grandparent died as a result of a work-related injury or occupational disease, surviving dependents can apply for death benefits, which typically cover a portion of lost income and funeral expenses. You will need to provide a death certificate and medical records establishing that the death was caused by a work-related injury or illness.
