The United States Department of Labor states that injured employees can receive multiple benefits from an injury claim. A Decatur workers’ compensation lawyer can review your case and advise you on what forms of compensation you will likely collect. This compensation could include:
Medical Expenses
Any expenses you have incurred relating to the care and treatment of your injuries, such as co-pays, surgeries, prescription medications, emergency room fees, etc., can be reimbursed via your workers’ comp benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation Expenses
If your injuries have left you unable to perform the job you had before your accident, you might qualify for vocational rehabilitation. This is a rehabilitation service provided by the insurance carrier to assist you in finding another comparable job.
However, it is important to remember that the insurance carrier might try to cut off your workers’ comp benefits if they find out your employer offered you another job that you could have performed but turned down anyway.
Wage Reimbursement
According to the Alabama Department of Labor, workers’ compensation provides injured employees with about two-thirds of the income they lost while they were unable to work. There are some caps and limitations on the amount a worker can collect and the length of time for which they can obtain reimbursement for lost wages.