Employees who are injured on the job may know that their employer is responsible in some way, but if they don’t know all of their rights, they could be denied all of the benefits they are due. Rather than relying on an HR representative to ensure that an employee’s rights are protected, many injured employees choose to contact Workers Compensation Lawyers in Vermont to help ensure their rights are respected. Here are just three benefits every injured employee is due after a work-related injury.
Medical Costs
Even a minor accident can require advanced medical care, and lead to thousands of dollars in medical bills. The employer of the injured party is legally responsible for ensuring that an employee’s medical bills are fully paid. Don’t let an employer scare an employee into thinking that they are responsible when the law requires that they pay for medical expenses, either out of pocket or through the organization’s workers compensation insurance policy.
Mileage Reimbursement
Many times, an employee will have to drive miles to get to the doctor or other rehabilitative appointments. A company is required to reimburse an employee for the expense associated with the drive, typically in the form of mileage reimbursement. If an employee tracks the mileage, then they should submit it to the company for payment as soon as possible, and contact Workers Compensation Lawyers in Vermont if the employer refuses to pay.
Doctor Of Choice
Most employees aren’t aware that they can choose any doctor they want after an accident. Often an employer will make a recommendation, but the employee has the right to deny this option and select a physician of their choosing to provide medical care. If an employer doesn’t grant this, then they are breaking the law and could be sued for not respecting the rights and wishes of the injured party.
When a person is injured on the job, it can be devastating and leave them struggling to put their lives back together. The law offices of McVeigh Skiff LLP can help and will ensure that an employee’s rights are respected. Be sure to contact them when a workplace injury occurs, and take the first step in getting quality legal representation.
