Being injured at work can be scary, and the process of collecting injury compensation for your on-the-job injury is no walk in the park either. Many people find the process intimidating or downright scary, and that can limit their ability to get the compensation they deserve. With Halloween right around the corner, we wanted to find a spooky topic for today’s blog, which is why we’re going to explain why you shouldn’t let fear guide your decisions after a work injury.
How Fear Can Keep You From Injury Compensation
In talking with clients, we have found that much of their fear and anxiety over their workers’ compensation claim revolves around getting compensation while also being sure to stay in good standing with their employer. After all, the vast majority of workers hope to return to their old position in a full capacity once they’ve healed, which is why they may be concerned how their injury could impact their employment. Some of the most common ways that fear can impact your decision making after a work injury include:
Fear of Retaliation – Some workers are afraid that their employer will hold filing against them, so they don’t pursue the benefits they are entitled to receive.
Poor Medical Choices – You are free to receive medical care from a provider of your choosing. You do not need to stay on site to be treated by a company medical professional or a specific provider of their choosing. Delaying care or trusting that your company has your best interests at heart when it comes to finding a doctor for your independent medical exam can prove costly.
Fear Of Filing Incorrectly – Some people are afraid that they’ll waste time and effort pursuing a claim that they end up filing incorrectly, so they consider just not filing a claim at all. A lawyer can take this work off your plate and ensure your claim is strong and filed correctly.
Past Horror Stories – If your company has a poor track record of handling employee injuries, or you’ve heard that coworkers were treated unfairly after they filed a claim, you may be less likely to seek out the benefits you’re owed. It is illegal for a company to discriminate against an employee that files for injury benefits, and we can work to get you additional compensation if this happens to you.
The fact of the matter is that there are some things that you should fear after a work injury, but oftentimes these aspects can get overlooked. You should be afraid of not receiving adequate medical care for your injuries. You should be afraid of leaving yourself or your family in a financially vulnerable position because you failed to maximize your compensation package after a work injury. You should be afraid that the insurance company is going to try to take advantage of your inexperience if you don’t have a lawyer.
However, you can overcome all of these sources of fear by taking a deep breath and connecting with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney after your on-the-job injury. We’ll review all the details of your case and work to build a strong claim that maximizes your payout amount. We also have decades of real-world experience countering common rebuttals from the insurance company, and we won’t back down until we get you every penny you’re owed. You can also find peace of mind when you hire a lawyer by knowing that you are doing right by yourself and your family by giving yourself the best chance at regaining financial stability.
Know what to fear when it comes to workers’ compensation claims, and don’t let fear guide you down the wrong path. Instead, connect with a workers’ compensation attorney like Dean Margolis and let us help you get the compensation you deserve after a work injury. For more information, give our team a call today at (952) 230-2700.
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