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Workers' Compensation
Laws passed by the state require that your employer, or your employer's insurance
company, compensate you, or your family, for injuries or death that may occur
while you are working. You may be entitled to:
- Weekly benefits while you are temporarily totally disabled and unable to work.
- Payment of your medical expenses.
- Weekly payments or a lump sum payment for partial or total disability resulting from a work related injury.
What should I do if I am injured?
You should report the injury immediately to your employer. If you cannot reach
an agreement with your employer or their insurance carrier, as to what benefits
or medical expense payments you are entitled to, you can file your claim with
the Industrial Commission.
If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, please call Kleinpeter
& Schwartzberg, L.L.C. at (225) 926-4130 or toll
free (800) 548-6130 anytime during regular business hours, Monday-Friday
(8:00 AM to 5:30 PM), or submit an online questionnaire.
The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case,
we will usually work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our
services only if we recover money for you. Remember, if a lawsuit is not
filed within the time limit set by law, all rights may be lost forever.
Only an attorney, based on the factual information provided by the client, can
determine for sure the applicable prescription period (time limit). Please do
not delay in seeking legal assistance to ensure that you do not waive your right
to possible compensation.
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