When You’re Hurt At Work, Our Fairmont, WV Workplace Injury Lawyer Represents Your Interests
We all deserve to feel safe at work, even in dangerous jobs like mining, manufacturing, and construction. When West Virginia workers get hurt on the job, they should be covered by WV Workers’ Compensation insurance, an employer-paid benefit. Workers’ comp pays for all necessary medical and rehabilitative care for your injury plus a partial wage replacement so you can pay your bills while you’re recovering. Our Fairmont, WV workplace injury lawyer supports injured workers like you. We can help you fill your claim, reviewing it to ensure that you’re receiving all the benefits you’re entitled to. We also help you if your employer denies your claim or attempts to minimize it.
The attorneys at Hayhurst Law PLLC have a long, impressive track record of successfully securing maximum benefits for our clients. In your free initial consultation, we give you information to evaluate your other legal options after a workplace injury, including filing a third-party lawsuit. Call us today to get started.
Legal Assistance For Workers’ Compensation Claims
Usually, workers’ comp claims are straightforward: you report the injury to your employer, file paperwork, see an employer-approved physician, and follow the doctor’s instructions for recovery. Not everyone has a straightforward experience, though; this is where our attorneys can provide significant assistance. We can review your claim to ensure no errors delay your benefits and check your paperwork from your medical treatment team to make sure that workers’ comp will cover all your procedures. If your employer delays filing their side of the paperwork or contests the claim, we can draft and argue an appeal for you.
Some injured employees may face retaliation in the workplace, especially if they file a large claim or have to be out of work for months. If your hours were cut, you were demoted, or you were fired after filing workers’ compensation, call us. We can evaluate your legal options and take action against your employer.
When Can I Sue After A Workplace Injury?
The purpose of workers’ compensation is to prevent employers from being sued by injured employees. Usually, you can’t sue your employer directly if you get workers’ compensation. However, there are a few occasions where someone who suffered a workplace injury can file a lawsuit:
- Your employer should carry workers’ comp but doesn’t
- Your injury was caused by a third party (site visitor, subcontractor, vendor, or another driver if your job involves driving)
- Your injury was caused by a defective or malfunctioning product or piece of equipment. In these cases, we may file suit against the product manufacturer or a mechanic responsible for ensuring that your work equipment is properly maintained.
As your Fairmont workplace injury lawyer, we explore all your legal options to protect your rights. We handle all the legal matters necessary for your workers’ compensation benefits, from filing your initial claim to appealing a denied one. And, if we believe that you have valid grounds to file a civil suit for damages, then we prepare that case, as well, gathering evidence proving that the defendant was negligent and negotiating a fair settlement on your behalf. Call Hayhurst Law PLLC today for a free consultation.
