Workers' compensation
You were hurt at work. There are rules about what happens next, and about what your employer has to do.
What happened
You got hurt doing your job. Now there is paperwork, a company doctor you did not choose, and a lot of pressure to say you are fine.
Workers' compensation is its own system with its own deadlines and its own forms. It is easy to lose something by missing a step nobody explained.
What usually happens next
This is general information, not advice about your case. An attorney can tell you what applies to you.
- Report the injury to your employer in writing and keep a copy.
- Get medical care and be accurate about what hurts, including the things that seem minor.
- Your employer cannot lawfully punish you for filing a claim. If something like that is happening, say so on the call.
- An attorney can explain what benefits the system provides and what the deadlines are for your claim.
What LegalNet does
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We match you with the right attorney
Someone we know personally, who actually handles this kind of case.
You talk to them directly
The attorney takes it from there. We stay available if you need us.
What it costs you
Nothing. The attorney pays us.
You never pay us anything, at any point.
Questions people ask
My employer says I do not need a lawyer.
I am worried about losing my job.
Does my immigration status matter here?
What does it cost me?
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