{"id":50501,"date":"2022-11-07T13:58:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T19:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3718439.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com\/?p=50501"},"modified":"2022-11-07T13:58:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T19:58:15","slug":"3-myths-about-workers-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frasierlaw.com\/?p=50501","title":{"rendered":"3 myths about workers\u2019 compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many workers who are injured or contracted an illness as a direct result of their job are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation. Workers\u2019 comp could allow employees to receive medical benefits and lost wages, and, in some cases, pay survivors after an untimely death from work-related damages. Despite hundreds of thousands of workplace injuries, only <\/span>a fraction of injured workers<\/span><\/a> files for workers\u2019 compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do so many people fail to file for workers\u2019 comp even with all the benefits they could receive? Frequently, people don\u2019t file for workers\u2019 comp because of common misconceptions. Here\u2019s what people believe:<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #1: You should\u2019ve known how to prevent the injury.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Truth: While your job may have some safety tips and regulations, many catastrophic accidents can\u2019t be prevented even with the utmost care. There are many unpredictable factors that can lead up to an injury at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t always predict what your co-workers do around you that may put your life in danger. You also can\u2019t always predict if equipment will suddenly break down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #2: You can\u2019t claim an injury if it was your fault.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Truth: Workers\u2019 comp is a <\/span>no-fault system<\/span><\/a>. In other words, it doesn\u2019t matter who caused the injuries, if it was the injured worker, negligent employer or new co-worker, injured employees are still entitled to workers\u2019 comp benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #3: You don\u2019t need legal help for your workers\u2019 comp claim.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Truth: Workers\u2019 comp isn\u2019t guaranteed, especially if an employer isn\u2019t cooperative or caring about their workers. <\/span>Knowing your legal rights<\/span><\/a> could increase the likelihood of receiving benefits and a successful outcome to your claim.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many workers who are injured or contracted an illness as a direct result of their job are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation. Workers\u2019 comp could allow employees to receive medical benefits and lost wages, and, in some cases, pay survivors after an untimely death from work-related damages. Despite hundreds of thousands of workplace injuries, only a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-workers-compensation"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t