The attorneys of Bevan & Associates LPA, Inc. help
clients who have been injured at work, either due to exposure to toxic
substances or through other occupational injuries (back strains, bone
fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.). In many cases, the
only form of compensation for a work-related injury is through the
filing of a workers㯭pensation claim. Our firm handles workers튉 compensation claims related to
Sick employees or their family may be able to collect their
workers' compensation benefits in a lump (cash) sum. Injured
workers should be very careful when entering into a lump sum settlement
agreement with their employer. The attorneys at Bevan &
Associates will work to maximize the settlement amount on a claim
to ensure that the claimant receives fair compensation.
Employees or former employees who have been injured or become
ill as a result of work-related injuries or occupational diseases
may have all medical and hospital bills relevant to the treatment
of their illness paid in full.
Permanent partial disability is a permanent disability of a partial
nature that involves the permanent limitation or restriction of the
use of a portion of the body. The claimant will be examined
by one or more doctors to determine the extent of residual disability
that remains after the work-related injury. The claimant is
awarded a percentage and receives a cash award for their permanent
partial disability. Based on our experience, many injured workers
are not aware that they are entitled to permanent partial disability. If the claimant has lost a body part (amputation) or the use of a
body part, they may be entitled to a scheduled loss award.
If the employee੬lness is so severe
that he or she is unable to ever return to work, the employee will
be entitled to this compensation, which pays out a percentage of the
employeeలojected future earnings for the remainder of his or her
natural life (prior to becoming ill). Social Security disability or
other long-term disability benefits are usually considered at this
point.
While the employee is recovering
from a work-related illness and cannot do his or her regular job,
he or she is entitled to temporary total disability benefits. The
employee will continue to receive a percentage of his or her weekly
salary until a doctor determines that the employee can return to work,
either part-time or full time.
Wage Loss Compensation
If an employee suffers a wage loss as a result of an allowed occupational injury, he or she may be entitled to wage loss compensation. Wage loss is the difference between the employeeలesent earnings and the greater amount of the employeell weekly wage or average weekly wage.
Death Benefits
If the occupational injury or exposure resulted
in death, a surviving spouse and/or dependent children of a decedent
are generally entitled to a death benefits award at a scheduled amount.
If you have a question about workers㯭pensation benefits, contact Bevan & Associates LPA, Inc. for a free consultation at (877) 873-2879.
