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sprained foot on job workers comp??
Someone told me I might get a small settlement from workers comp because of my on the job injury. I've lost 2 weeks of pay My boss said a claim automatically is opened. Will I get a settlement even if I did not ask for one?
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If a workers compensation claim has been opened for you then I suggest you get a lawyer. Yes you need a lawyer if you want to collect what you are due. Which would be any lost wages, doctor's bill, including any copayments you made and transportation to and from the doctors office. Payment for transportation is either actual cost as in taxi or bus fare or is based on mileage to and from the office plus parking fees. You are to be reimbursed for all expenses related to the injury including medicine, braces or crutches.
Your attorney cost you nothing, they are compensated by the Workmen's Compensation and a percentage of any monetary compensation they obtain for you over and above the reimbursement of your expenses.
My wife slipped and broke her foot on company property, never missed a day of work and received $5,000. You missed 2 weeks of work I would expect you to receive at least what my wife received.
If you don't know an attorney or your family doesn't know an attorney. Call one of the accident attorneys that advertise on TV, this is the type of work they do.
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I do not know. But, what I do know is that overkill is generally a good thing! Ask away! Most importantly, dress professionally when you ask. Clothing is almost entirely responsible for success in any venture.
Toodles,
Miss Piggy
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