Workers’ compensation lawyers are essential for any employee who has been injured while on the job and is looking for compensation for such injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than an estimated 3 million employees are injured during the course of their employment every year. Numerous injured employees depend on workers’ compensation for both the loss of their work wages and reimbursement of medical expenditures while they recuperate from their injury and before they can return back to work. It is at this time when you are denied or delayed these payments that it is crucial you hire a lawyer who can bring an East Providence workers’ compensation lawsuit on your behalf.
Why Should I Hire An East Providence Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
As stated in a 2008 study by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, those injured employees who receive representation by an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer obtain an average of two-to-three-times greater compensation award for their claim, as when compared to injured employees who did not seek to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer. Because of the experience and knowledge that a workers’ compensation lawyer can display during his time as your representative, it can be expected that your employer and their insurance will listen more attentively. Additionally, by hiring a workers compensation lawyer, they know which benefits an injured employee is eligible to receive under your state’s workers compensation law, and will make sure you obtain all necessary benefits and medical treatment provided by that law. Also, when the time comes to potentially settle your claim with your employer or their insurance, a workers’ compensation lawyer is more able to negotiate with the lawyers representing your employer and the Bureau of Workers Compensation to obtain the best settlement possible for you.
What Should I Do If My Job Is The Source of My Injury?
- Report the injury or illness to your employer: Make sure your supervisor or someone else in the management branch becomes familiar with the injury as soon as possible. If your injury developed slowly, report it as soon as you learn of the injury or if you are under the impression that it was caused by your job. Most importantly, if your employer does not become aware of your injury within 30 days of receiving the injury, the employee could lose their right to obtain workers’ compensation benefits.
- Get emergency treatment if needed: If it’s an emergency, call 911 or get to an emergency room immediately. Your employer must make sure that you have access to emergency treatment right away and may tell you where to go for treatment. Make sure to tell the medical staff treating you that your injury is a result of your job or workplace.
- Call an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer: As explained above, there are many benefits to hiring an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer, as they will do everything possible to get you the money you deserve.
Contact an East Providence Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured in East Providence during work, contact the East Providence workers compensation lawyers located at 2540 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, medical bills, and lost wages, among other losses. We work with experienced workers compensation lawyers across the country that do not charge a fee unless you obtain benefits or a settlement. For a free (no obligation) case evaluation, call us at 401-431-1990 or toll free at 1-800-992-6878. You may also fill out a contact form on our site.
Paul d’Oliveira
Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.
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