If you have been injured on the job you should file a Workers’ Compensation claim right away. It takes time to process your claim and the sooner you file the sooner you and your family can start receiving benefits. In some cases an employer or its insurance carrier will fight hard to deny the claim, reduce benefits, or cut benefits short. Our Columbus personal injury attorneys can help you file your claim, so that it is filed properly the first time, and see you through the appeals process if your claim is denied.
Workers’ Compensation is not a Lawsuit
Workers’ Compensation is not a lawsuit against your employer. It is not welfare from the government. It is an insurance claim. Workers’ Compensation laws require most employers to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance in case their employees are injured on the job. In some cases, employers who are not required to carry the insurance will choose to do so on their own.
You do not need to prove fault in order to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits.
Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation
Most employees and some day laborers are eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Independent contractors are not covered under Workers’ Compensation laws. There are exceptions for some types of employment. During your free initial consultation, our Columbus personal injury attorneys can help you determine if you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation and advise you of your options if you are not.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, please call our Columbus personal injury attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.