Benefits Provided Under Workers’ Compensation
There are three primary benefit types available to employees under workers’ compensation insurance:
- Medical benefits. Employees are entitled to all necessary and reasonable medical coverage.
- Lost wage compensation. There are four types of wage-replacement benefits:
- Temporary total disability benefits – intended for those who cannot work;
- Temporary partial disability benefits – intended for those who can work, but not at the same capacity that they could prior to injury;
- Impairment income benefits – benefits based on a permanent impairment rating above zero percent; and
- Permanent total disability benefits – which are intended for those who will never be able to work again.
- Death benefits. If a workplace injury results in death, funeral expenses, educational benefits to the surviving spouse, and financial compensation to dependents may be available.
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How to Recover Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you are injured while working in Altamonte Springs, it is important that you take steps immediately to ensure your right to benefits. These steps include:
- Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible, but never more than 30 days after its occurrence.
- Get medical care, and be sure that the doctor who treats you is authorized by your workers’ compensation insurance provider.
- Report the injury to the insurance company. Typically, your employer will be responsible for doing this after you provide notice of the injury; however, you are responsible for following up and making sure that it is actually done.
- Follow the doctor’s orders, as failing to do so may result in a decrease in compensation.
- Call an attorney – when you work with an attorney, you improve your chances of getting your maximum compensation amount.
Keep in mind that it is not uncommon for employers to deny employees benefits, for an insurance company to dispute the location or cause of the accident to avoid liability, or for an insurance company to state that injuries are “pre-existing” and therefore not eligible for coverage. If you encounter any of these issues, call a legal professional immediately.
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Our legal team at the Benenati Law Firm is passionate about protecting the right of workers in our city to seek workers’ compensation benefits. If you have been harmed at work, do not hesitate to contact our Altamonte Springs workers’ compensation lawyers for your free consultation. We will work hard for you and put your needs first.
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