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Foreword
Legal issues regarding the Workers’ Compensation Act and other employment related matters can be very complex. This booklet is designed to assist workers with questions they may have if they are injured on the job. However, this booklet cannot replace the advice of an experienced attorney. If you have any questions regarding workers’ compensation or other legal matters, do not hesitate to contact RUDBERG LAW OFFICES, LLC.
Introduction
At RUDBERG LAW OFFICES, LLC we believe that clients deserve unequaled personal and professional service. We share a strong work ethic and commitment to working men, women and their families. Our success is measured first and foremost with clients. Not only do clients deserve high quality legal service, but they also have a right to expect that we will spend time helping them through the legal maze.
Table Of Contents
Section Three: What Should I Do If I Am Injured?
Section Four: Benefits and Rights Available Under the Workers’ Compensation Act
- Total and Partial Disability
- Physical Exams
- Impairment Rating Evaluation (IRE)
- How Do You Know That Your Employer Is Paying You Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
- Medical Benefits
- Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable, Notice of Compensation Payable and Medical Only Notice of Compensation Payable
- Specific Loss Benefits
- Hearing Loss Benefits
- Fatal Claims
Section Five: What To Expect When You Are On Workers’ Compensation
- Supplemental Agreements For Compensation
- Notification Of Suspension
- Termination Of Benefits
- Final Receipt
- Supersedeas
- Job Availability
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Labor Market Surveys
- Layoffs –Involuntary, Economic and Voluntary
- Refusing Medical Treatment
- Notification Requirements and Verification
- Fraud
- Retirement
- Credits and Offsets – Social Security, Pensions and Other Compensation
- Lump Sum Settlement
Section Six: You May Be Entitled To More Than Just Workers’ Compensation Benefits
