March 03, 2009

Work Accident Claims

A work accident claim happens after the employee’s injury during work, is the employee’s way of getting back losses of earnings while suffering from the accident.

The employers have the responsibility to ensure all the employees’ safety in workplace. They must provide the employees with safe working environments and adequate related trainings. However, work accidents tend to occur and many of them result in serious injuries. If the worker suffers from the injury that due to the negligence of the employer or the defective machinery, which is considered as the company property, then the worker can make a work accident claim.

If you suffered an injury at work and your Doctor recommends time off for you to heal, you may be eligible for 104 weeks of temporary disability. For more severe injuries, you may be eligible for 240 weeks of disability payments.

It is advisable for you to approach an experienced work accident lawyer, who will guide you to get your compensation back.

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