When you file a workers’ compensation claim, you do so with hopes that you can recover compensation for your injuries. You can recover several benefits that help you recover after a severe injury, but it helps to have a lawyer who can maximize the amount you may recover. Here are some benefits you may recover.
Please be advised, not all work injuries go through workers’ comp. You may have a personal injury case, and it helps to speak with a lawyer.
Lost Income
If your injury prevents you from working, you may not be able to earn an income. Workers’ compensation can help you recover a portion of your lost income so that you can have some quality of life that you were accustomed to before your injury occurred.
Medical Benefits
Workers’ comp can help you with medical benefits so that you don’t have to worry about paying for your treatment. Medical benefits can include doctor visits, physical therapy, prescription medication, and more.
Vocational Rehabilitation
In some situations, you may be able to return to work; however, you may be unable to do the same job that you did prior to your injury. If you need training to return to the workforce, workers’ comp benefits can help cover the costs associated with your education.
Death Benefits
In the unfortunate event that a workplace accident results in fatal injuries, the decedent’s family may recover death benefits for the lost income and expenses associated with the death. Death benefits can include expenses for the funeral and burial and potentially lost income.
Before you do anything, be sure to speak with a lawyer about your rights. At Crane Flores, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers work to help you pursue the maximum compensation available to you. We work to give you peace of mind throughout the process, protecting you from insurance companies and adjusters who may try to take advantage of you during a challenging time.