Accidents tend to happen at all times and at every moment. Whether someone works in an office or in any type of industry, workplace mishaps are always lurking.
One should always conduct oneself in a responsible manner, complying with safety regulations, but if an accident were to occur in the exercise of your duties, you may have more questions than answers about "what to do?".
If you deem it necessary, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or by writing to us through WhatsApp so that we can provide you with the best free legal advice, and in this way we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation with the help of a work accident lawyer.
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Labor compensation: What is it and how to start this process?
As workers, labor compensation is a right that all those people who provide a professional service possess, and who suffered an injury in the exercise of their activities (whatever the severity).
Therefore, if you suffered a similar situation, it is of the utmost importance that you know the following information:
- In the first instance, it is necessary to have a conversation with your employer notifying them about the injury you have suffered and whether workers' compensation insurance is applicable and in what situations it is not. (It is necessary that this notification be made within 30 days after the incident).
- Taking into account what was mentioned above, the next step is to file a workers' compensation claim. It is at this moment that it becomes crucial to get the help of a specialist in the matter, such as a work accident lawyer.
- Thanks to the guidance of a accident lawyer, you will be able to submit all the necessary documents to file a claim with your employer. If you cannot obtain them physically, you can find them directly online.
Advantages of having the advice of a specialist lawyer in work accidents
At this point, it is necessary to be certain that any specialist lawyer in work accidents is qualified to enforce the rights you have as a worker in an industry. It is necessary that such a person watches over the interests of their client and has the ability and ethics to protect them against any unfair practice.
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After a professional assessment of the facts that occurred and the presentation of evidence, the lawyer will accompany you at all times, from the selection of a specialist doctor, to the determination of the extent of the injuries and their valuation in the compensation claim. With the simple objective of obtaining fair compensation for you.
Sometimes, if the employer and the employee reach an agreement, such problem can be resolved outside of court, however, there are cases where the courts play an important role in reaching a solution. Whether due to errors in the process or bad practices by the employer, the experience of your work accident lawyer will help you obtain a favorable outcome in court.
Work disability according to US laws
According to the work performed by your lawyer and the severity of the injuries assessed medically, you may have a temporary work disability (until physical conditions improve and your state of health is optimal to perform your duties).
According to US laws, if a judge in court granted you a temporary disability, you may receive up to two-thirds of your gross salary. That is, the salary you receive before deductions and taxes; for this you must take into account that you cannot receive an amount greater than that established by the laws. These payments must be made during the time you are recovering from your work injury.
The percentage of your salary during this work disability is calculated taking into account all your income (such as salary, meals, commissions, lodging, tips, bonuses and overtime worked); they can even include other jobs that were performed during the time you suffered the injury.
You can also read What Does the Federal Labor Law Consist Of?Contact the Conexión Legal team for a free legal consultation, we will be responsible for providing you with favorable representation before the courts.
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