Workplace Injury Attorneys Dispel 3 Common Fears About Filing a Claim
After suffering a workplace injury, worker’s compensation will provide you with any medical treatment you need and wage replacement benefits until you can return to your job. However, due to some common misunderstandings and prevalent misinformation about workers’ comp law, you might be worried about the negative consequences of filing a claim. Fortunately, the law provides powerful protection for injured employees, so you don’t need to be afraid of filing a claim if you’ve been hurt at work.
3 Common Fears About Filing Workplace Injury Claims
1. I’ll Be Fired if I File a Claim
In most states, including Ohio, employers are prohibited by law from retaliating against an employee because they filed a worker’s compensation claim. If you’re fired or demoted, reassigned, or subjected to any other punitive action, your attorney can help you collect compensation for the illegal action, including compensation with back pay. The laws in each state differ, so speak to a local lawyer to explore your legal options.
2. My Employer Will Fire Me if I Hire an Attorney
Everyone has the right to 
have a lawyer guide them through the process of collecting benefits after a workplace injury. In fact, your employer may be less likely to take retaliatory action if you have an attorney because they know you have a legal advocate who is prepared to protect your rights.
3. I Won’t Be Able to Afford an Attorney
The best worker’s compensation attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning they take a percentage of your final award. Because they don’t get paid unless you do, hiring a lawyer essentially comes with no risk.
If you’ve been injured at work, turn to the legal team at Stringer, Stringer, & Gasior, an Avon, OH, law firm with extensive worker’s comp law experience. With a large staff of highly trained, Spanish-speaking attorneys, they can help people from all backgrounds get the benefits they deserve. To discuss your workplace injury and schedule your initial consultation, visit their website now or call their offices at (440) 934-7676.
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