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Will It Be Wise to Contact Workman’s Compensation Lawyers Macon?

Author: Wpmh Legal
by Wpmh Legal
Posted: Jun 03, 2017

Sustaining injuries on the job is definitely unpleasant. Unfortunately, your condition is likely to get worse, if you face discrimination from your employer after the incident. Remember that your employer has no right to dismiss you or refuse to compensate you for no apparent reason. The State law is exceedingly tough on such matters and you are entitled to your dues. Do get in touch with a quality workman’s compensation lawyers Macon to stand up on your behalf and help you to obtain the amount you are entitled to without being discriminated against.

It makes sense to go over the facts and request legal advice from your counselor in order to understand whether you have a valid case against your employer or the concerned insurance company.

It is also of utmost importance to check the law regarding the type of injuries covered by the workman’s compensation act.

Injuries covered under worker’s compensation

  • Old or pre existing injuries that get aggravated or accelerated due to the work place conditions or nature of the job

  • Injuries caused during breaks or employer sponsored activities

  • Injuries caused by using workplace facilities and furniture or tools

  • Diseases caused due to working in risk-prone industries

  • Diseases caused by stress filled work place environment

  • Mental destabilization due to harassment by supervisor/employer at the work place. However, this particular clause will not hold good for all States. You have to check the required statues or request your lawyer to advise you on it

  • Working for long hours on a regular basis that far exceeds the normal working hours specified by the law of the State

Reasons to fight for your rights

  • Your employee is withdrawing your compensation benefits

  • You have been terminated after being injured on the job

  • The insurance company is not paying you the full compensation dues or is paying you at a lesser rate

  • You continue to suffer pain and discomfort or are disabled permanently thus limiting your working capabilities

When can you claim workman’s compensation?

You need to contact a worker’s compensation attorney immediately after sustaining an injury on the job once you notice your rights are being violated. Remember that it is both unfair and illegal for your employer to:-

  • Fire you for being injured or for claiming your rightful compensation

  • Dismiss your colleague(s) for supporting you or testifying on your behalf when you claim worker’s compensation

  • Refuse to grant you additional leave in order to recover fully after being treated for work place injuries

About the Author

This article is written by Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley & Hinson, L.L.P. Team. Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley & Hinson, LLP, has been representing people with legal needs for over 50 years.

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