Rights of Injured Workers
Denver Workers' Compensation Attorney
As an injured worker, you have rights to workers' compensation benefits. Knowing what they are can make the difference between obtaining them or having your claim possibly denied. Your employer and their workers' comp insurance company work together in processing your claim. Unfortunately, this leaves you at the effect of their decisions in the outcome of your treatment and claim, without the full knowledge of the claims process or your rights. By retaining a Denver workers' compensation attorney, you can protect your rights and take action to fight to ensure you get the benefits you are entitled to when injured.
What are your rights?
The Workers' compensation laws in Colorado allow for an injured worker the right to certain benefits if they are injured on the job. These include:
- Medical treatment for their injuries
- Partial payment of their weekly pay
- Permanent disability when unable to return to your old job
- Vocational rehabilitation as needed
- Right to hire an attorney
- Appeals for denial of claims
- Dependency and death benefits
While you are afforded these rights, obtaining the benefits is another matter. Your employer could dispute the fact that your injury occurred on the job, immediately creating a problem for you on how to cover medical costs and lost wages. Or the workers' compensation insurance company could deny you further medical treatment or a necessary surgery based on their review. Without the help of a competent workers' compensation lawyer from Anderson, Hemmat & Levine, LLC, you risk your rights to full benefits.
Our firm has the know-how to maneuver the complex system of rules and regulations that govern workers' compensation. With our assistance, we will fight for your right to get all possible benefits you are entitled to.
Contact a Denver Workers' Compensation Lawyer
to pursue your rights to benefits when injured on the job.