Workers' CompensationAs soon as you realize you have been injured on the job, you must immediately inform your employer so that a Notice of Injury can be filled out. You should do this no matter how small the injury may appear to begin with so that you have some proof that your employer was notified in the event the injury is worse than originally thought. Failure to timely notify your employer may be enough reason to deny payment of benefits. Benefits are available for on-the-job injuries even if the injury was your fault. Workers' compensation cases are different than all other types of injury cases. Workers' compensation cases are serious matters that require serious legal help. Cianfrogna*, Telfer, Reda**, Faherty & Anderson, P.A. has represented the people of Brevard County for more than 30 years, protecting their rights against the carelessness of others. Cianfrogna*, Telfer, Reda**, Faherty & Anderson, P.A. is local with three offices in Brevard County and is AV-1 rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest ranking a law firm can receive. Workers' Compensation - How Do I Get Medical Care?You should immediately obtain medical care by asking your employer for permission to go to a doctor or emergency room. Your employer is responsible for authorizing the medical care initially and then their insurance company takes over. If your employer refuses to offer medical care, we suggest that you immediately contact an attorney who handles workers' compensation cases. It is very important to get authorization before receiving any additional medical treatment or testing, as you may be responsible for the bills if you do not do so. Recent changes in the laws have placed limits on some types of medical treatment. An attorney can assist you in obtaining proper medical care. Workers' Compensation - What if Someone Else Caused My Injury?If your injury was caused by someone other than you, your employer or your co-worker, you may also be able to maintain a claim against that person or company in addition to claiming workers' compensation benefits. If you are successful in that claim, the workers' compensation insurance company may be entitled to repayment of benefits they have paid. An attorney familiar with the workers' compensation laws can coordinate these benefits to maximize your recovery. * Louis Cianfrogna (1942-2009)
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