Injuries caused by workplace practices and conditions
Accidents are still prevalent in places of work despite efforts of precautionary measures. Cases such as fires or explosions, broken limbs due to slips or falls, muscle strains because of lifting heavy items, inhaling toxic fumes happen in our day to day lives.
A workers’ compensation attorney represents the claimant and ensures the client benefits from injuries sustained on the job or compensation. Below are some of the roles of a workers’ compensation attorney.
First and foremost, the attorney should collect medical evidence and medical records. It’s the workers’ compensation attorney to collect medical data and also contact medical providers and gather all the necessary information regarding the claimant’s case. The attorney should also make sure the claimant gets the proper medical care.
Expedite cases before a judge. A workers’ compensation attorney should possess excellent legal skills. Besides, the attorney should also be in the capacity to represent the claimant in court hearings, trials, proceedings, oral arguments and should also have good litigation experience. The attorney has to negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.
A workers’ compensation attorney should also carry out all legal research. The process of identifying the steps and information is vital in judicial decision making.
Death benefit. In a case where death occurs in a place of work, the dependents are eligible to benefits, such as funeral expenses.
Disability benefit. A claimant is eligible benefits if injuries sustained in a place of work or due to the conditions of a workplace render the claimant immobile or disabled and unable to carry out activities. A workers’ compensation attorney should also ensure that the insurance company covers for medical care.
In conclusion, the lack of substantial medical evidence is the chief reason why a workers’ claim fails. Therefore the attorney has to prevent such events from happening.
It’s always advisable to seek legal help in case you get injured in your workplace and claim benefits.