Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Workplace injuries are often severe, requiring expensive medical treatment and preventing you from working for an extended period of time. Fortunately, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to recover compensation for medical bills and other damages caused by your injuries.

However, the process of applying for workers’ compensation can be complicated and difficult to manage on your own. That is why you should strongly consider working with a workers’ compensation lawyer on your claim. The attorneys at Roden Law have a detailed understanding of the process and can guide you every step of the way, including each step of the appeals process. We know how to determine what forms of compensation you are entitled and how to pursue all you are owed. Our reputable attorneys have recovered millions in workers’ compensation settlements.

Schedule a free, no-obligation legal consultation today to determine your legal options. We do not charge for representing you unless you receive compensation.

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Injuries That Qualify for Benefits

Any personal injury that is the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of employment should be covered by your state’s workers’ compensation system.

This includes diseases that result naturally and unavoidably from your work environment and conditions that are aggravated by your work. However, you can only receive benefits for as long as the disability is aggravated by something that occurred in the course of your employment.

You cannot receive benefits for injuries caused by another person’s intentional actions. The law also excludes the following medical issues unless victims can provide enough evidence to show that these conditions were the result of the performance of usual work:

• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Thrombosis
• Blockage of coronary blood vessels

If you were injured or have a disease you think is connected to your job, contact a workers’ compensation lawyer for a free legal consultation. We can help you determine if you may be entitled to benefits and how much you could receive.

Contact Roden Law right now by calling 1-844-RESULTS.

Types of Workplace Accidents

There are a variety of workplace accidents and dangerous situations that could result in an injury that is covered by workers’ compensation, including:

• Slip and fall accidents – These can occur when workers slip on wet floors. In some cases, there was water on the floor and in others there was a sticky or slippery substance, like oil or chemicals that are used in the facility.
• Falling debris accidents – These are accidents where something falls and hits a worker. For instance, a worker could be injured by something falling off a shelf or a steel beam or piece of machinery falling or crashing into a worker.
• Overexertion injuries – These types of injuries are often caused by things such as regular heavy lifting or repetitive motions. In some cases, continually pushing or throwing something can cause strains, sprains or nerve damage.
• Explosions – These are common in construction jobs, such as on an oil rig in the ocean. Explosions can also occur when people are working on electrical systems.
• Machinery accidents – These are common construction accidents. One type of machinery accident is when machinery falls on a worker. There are also situations where workers are pinned against a wall by a piece of machinery.

Contact a workers’ compensation attorney right now for a free legal consultation.

Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits

If you were injured at work, our attorneys may be able to help you obtain compensation through a workers’ compensation claim.

If your claim is approved, the type and amount of benefits you receive will be based on the severity of your injury and the amount of time it takes for you to recover.

Medical Expenses

If your claim is approved, you should receive compensation for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses related to the treatment of your injury for as long as your treatment is authorized. 

You can be reimbursed for the cost of treatment as well as the cost of traveling to and from visits with doctors. Our workers’ compensation attorneys can help you collect these receipts to pursue all of the medical compensation you are entitled.

Temporary Partial Disability

If your injury forces you to temporarily reduce your hours or job responsibilities so you are earning less money than before, you could be entitled to temporary partial disability benefits.

Permanent Partial Disability

This is similar to a temporary partial disability, except your injury is permanent so it will affect your earnings for the rest of your life.

Our workers’ compensation lawyers have detailed knowledge of AMA guidelines on disability ratings and will work to help ensure you receive a fair disability rating.

Temporary Total Disability

A temporary total disability is one that prevents you from doing any work for more than seven days, at minimum. 

Permanent Total Disability

This is for severe situations where you are unable to do any type of work for the rest of your life. In these cases, victims may receive temporary total benefits for the rest of their lives.

Permanent total disability benefits are usually reserved for severe injuries, such as losing both arms or the use of both eyes.

The workers’ compensation attorneys at our firm are committed to pursuing all of the compensation you deserve. We can help you file a claim and work to ensure it contains the information necessary to help you obtain fair compensation.

If you do not receive the appropriate benefits for your situation, we are prepared to appeal to pursue the compensation you deserve.

Fill out a Free Case Evaluation form today.

How to Apply for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

If you suffer an injury at work, you should report it to your employer right away by notifying your supervisor. 

When you notify your employer, be sure to provide details about what happened, including when you were injured, how it occurred and the symptoms you are dealing with.

Obtaining Medical Care

After filing a claim, you need to seek medical care. Some states give you the choice while others require you to see a doctor they choose.  

Reviewing Your Claim

While you are receiving care, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company will investigate your claim. This consists of:

• Reviewing your medical records
• Analyzing your employment experience, education and wages
• Scheduling a functional capacity evaluation, which reviews your ability to perform work duties

When Will You Receive Benefits?

If your claim is approved, the insurer will decide what type of benefits you are entitled to. You should receive them within a matter of weeks.

The workers’ compensation lawyerst our firm can you with your claim if you have not received or been approved for the benefits you need.

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How to Appeal a Denied Claim

If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you have the right to file an appeal. Our workers’ compensation lawyers can represent you at a hearing or mediation, defending your best interests and pursuing the benefits you are entitled. We will carefully review your situation and collect any additional evidence that might help your case, including medical records or other information about the accident.

Our attorneys might even be able to resolve the situation before a hearing or mediation. Employers and their insurance companies often decide to reach out to resolve the situation rather than facing the extra legal expenses of a mediation or hearing. However, we enter these negotiations with a clear idea of what you are entitled and we will not accept any unfair offers.

If we are unable to secure the compensation you deserve after mediation or a hearing, we can help you file another appeal. If we are unsuccessful at this stage, the last option may be to file a lawsuit. 

The workers’ compensation attorneys at our firm have been through the workers’ compensation process many times with a variety of cases. We understand each stage of the appeals process and what it will take to have a chance of being successful. We are prepared to manage every aspect of your case to try to secure fair compensation. This way you can focus on your health and recovery, which is the most important thing throughout this process.

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Third-Party Claims

The workers’ compensation system was created to provide a way for injured workers to obtain compensation without employers facing lawsuits. Because of this, workers cannot file a personal injury lawsuit against their employer for a workplace injury.

However, there are some situations where workers have the ability to file a lawsuit for an injury they suffered at work. These are called third-party lawsuits, and they are filed against third parties who are liable for your injury. Third parties could include:

One of the main differences between third-party claims and workers’ compensation claims is negligence. In a workers’ compensation claim you only need to prove you suffered an injury in the course of your employment. However, in a third-party claim, which is a personal injury lawsuit, we must prove that your injury was caused by the reckless or careless actions of another person or entity.

Another difference between a workers’ compensation claim and third-party claim is that you can pursue forms of compensation that are not available in a workers’ compensation claim. This includes damages like physical pain and suffering.

When you meet with our workers’ compensation lawyers, we can determine if it makes sense to pursue a third-party claim. If so, we can manage this claim while handling the workers’ compensation process. We are committed to fighting for all of the compensation you deserve.

Contact a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

If you were injured at work, you deserve compensation for the effect it has had on your earning capacity. You should also be compensated for all medical expenses related to your treatment.

The attorneys at Roden Law understand what you are going through because we have helped many people through the workers’ compensation process. We know how to advocate for your best interests every step of the way.

Your consultation with our attorneys is free, and you will not be charged legal fees unless you receive compensation.