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After Injury And The Claims Process

After you are injured on-the-job or realize that an illness is job related, you will want to notify the employer immediately and file a claim for workers' compensation. The process in pursuing a claim for workers' comp has several steps and can be complicated. This section describes some of those steps and how to better protect your rights.



FAQs

What should I do if I am injured on the job?

How much will it cost me to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer? I have already lost so much money in salary.

Can I pursue a lawsuit and claim workers' compensation?

Do I have to be examined by a doctor recommended by the workers' comp insurance company to get my benefits?

What do I do if I do not agree with what the doctor for the workers' comp insurance company says?

For workers' compensation, can I file under our group medical insurance for the hospital bills at the same time?

Do I have to file a workers' compensation claim within a specific period of time?

What should a worker do if he or she suspects that an illness or injury is work related?

Can I recover from my pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life's pleasures, and for emotional distress from my injury?

What is workers' compensation?

I injured myself from a slip and fall on the job. Can I file a workers' compensation claim against my employer?

I have been injured in a work-related accident and I am receiving workers’ compensation benefits. When should I consult an attorney?

I received a letter from my insurance company that I must go to an "independent medical examination." What is that?

My employer and the insurance company have denied my claim for workers' compensation. What should I do?

Can I get fired for filing a workers' compensation claim for a car accident that was not my fault that happened while I was making a delivery on my job?

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» After Injury and the Claims Process
» Covered Illnesses and Injuries
» Doctor
» Getting an Attorney
» Other Benefits or Government Programs
» Retaliation
» Settlement
» Suing Others
» Workers' Compensation Benefits
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