Your workplace is an area
where injurious
accidents may happen. Slipping and falling due to a wet floor,
burns due to lack of bodily protection against harmful chemicals, and
direct assault from a superior—these are only some of the potential
causes of injury that employees like you may encounter. When these
happen, you have the right to file for claims and be compensated for
the damages.
The injury you might
sustain at work can either be completely your fault or caused by the
negligence of another person or company. While the latter promises
compensation, this will be subjected to thorough scrutiny to find out
whether or not you contributed to the accident. If the court
discovers that your injury was intentional and of your own making,
your right to compensation will be revoked.
For the most part, the
compensation you will receive will come from your workers'
compensation insurance. This is true regardless of who caused or
helped cause your injury.
Filing for a workplace
injury claim is no easy task, especially if you're still recovering
from your injuries. You need the service of a personal injury or
disability lawyer to prepare and submit all necessary documents
properly and to ensure courtroom victory.
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