We are proud to represent the hard working people of America. They are the backbone of our history, our economy, our success. Most Americans take pride in being productive working citizens, and, in fact, get a large portion of their self-esteem from their own job performance.
It's a difficult time period when you get hurt on the job, or when you realize you've developed a medical condition as a result of your daily work activity. You trust your employer and State to help you out, so you file a claim. Suddenly co-workers and employers - people who smiled at you and said "hi" every day - start treating you like you're a criminal, as though you're trying to get something you're not entitled to. Despite what you see on TV once in a while, in my two decades of practice I haven't met an injured worker yet who was happy to get hurt. If you've been injured on the job, the flow of your life has been interrupted, and that's a stressful event. Throw into that mix the fact that you're in pain and have to jump through hoops to get medical treatment or time loss.
We can help.
We can help by making sure you get the medical treatment you need and are entitled to. We can help by obtaining time loss or lost wages if your physician certifies you unable to work. We can help get vocational assessment and assistance if it looks like your medical condition will keep you from doing your pre-injury work. Perhaps where an attorney can help the most, though, is by obtaining a permanent disability award when you've reached maximum medical improvement.
There are two types of permanent disabilities. The most obvious and common is a permanent partial disability: you now have a disability, but you're able to work. Your body is now less vital than it was prior to your injury, and you are entitled to a fair award for the loss. Permanent total disability occurs when you are unable to be gainfully employed again as a result of your industrial injury or condition. If you've suffered a significant injury for which you did not receive an impairment award, or you doubt you've received a fair award, call me for a free consultation at 888-279-2002, or e-mail me at mark@markcwagner.com.
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