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Worker's Compensation

IF YOU'RE INJURED on the job...

Workers’ compensation laws vary from state to state. With a few exceptions – like railroad workers – workers’ compensation is the sole remedy for an injury or illness that occurs on the job. Workers’ compensation is “strict liability,” which means it’s not necessary to establish negligence or fault on the part of the employer to collect benefits, mainly that the injury or illness was incurred in the course of employment.

Generally, workers’ compensation pays three types of benefits:

1) Medical expenses
2) Disability pay, either temporary or permanent
(usually two-thirds of regular income)
3) Rehabilitation or retraining
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Why do you need the Experience and Expertise of HLK?

Because the state workers’ compensation system provides strict liability or compensation without proving fault, it is usually the sole remedy against your employer. That means you are typically prohibited from bringing a separate lawsuit against an employer. However, you may be able to recover damages from third parties outside your company who bear some responsibility for your injuries. The experienced attorneys at Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas can help you review your situation and explore all your options.
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