Five Hidden Benefits You Can Collect After An Injury

Even if you’re not all that well-versed in the world of workers’ compensation or personal injury law, you may be aware that you can collect compensation for medical expenses and lost wages in the wake of an accident. However, these aren’t the only two types of benefits you may be eligible to collect. There are some less obvious benefits that you may be able to collect based on the specifics of your case, which speaks to the importance of connecting with an experienced injury attorney to assist with the process. In today’s blog, we spotlight five hidden benefits you may qualify for after an injury.

Hidden Injury Benefits To Apply For

Don’t leave any benefits on the table because you were unaware that you qualified for them. Hire an attorney, and they will work to get you every penny you deserve. Here’s a look at five benefits they may pursue based on your case.

1. Retraining Benefits– In the event that you are injured at work and you will not be able to return to work in the same capacity, or you’ll need to find a new job because of your injuries, you may qualify for retraining benefits. These benefits pay for training courses or educational resources that help you land gainful employment following your injury. We can help you get these benefits so that you can get your career back on track following a significant work injury.

2. Travel-Related Expenses – If you incur travel expenses that are directly related to your injury or care, you can be reimbursed for these expenses. Bus tickets, cab fares or gas mileage are all expenses that can be recouped through an injury claim, so be sure to track any travel expenses related to the care of your injury.

3. Replacement Services– As we detailed on a blog not long ago, you may be eligible for replacement services after a personal injury accident. Replacement services pay $200 a month to the primary homemaker to assist with the cost of household duties they can no longer perform as a result of their injuries. Childcare or cleaning expenses that you incur as a result of your injuries can be partially offset with this $200 a month benefit.

4. Wrongful Death and Funeral Benefits– In the event that you or a loved one dies as a result of a work or personal injury accident, the surviving beneficiaries may be able to collect wrongful death benefits, including funeral-related expenses. Hopefully you never need to pursue these types of benefits, but know that your financial situation is protected in the event of the unimaginable.

5. Future Medical Expenses– Finally, you are also entitled to receive compensation for any future medical expenses that you incur or may be likely to incur as a result of your original injury. For example, if you suffer a shoulder injury and it is likely that you’ll need surgery a few years down the road, you can be paid for these future medical expenses since they pertain to their original injury. You don’t just get paid for expenses that you’ve already incurred; if there is a high probability that you will need future medical care because of your injuries, these expenses can be factored into an injury claim.

Don’t leave meat on the bone and limit your financial compensation after an injury. Instead, connect with a firm who can maximize your injury award. For assistance with this, or for help with any aspect of your injury claim, reach out to Dean and the team at Margolis Law Firm today at (952) 230-2700.