Most people don’t have much familiarity with the workers’ compensation system, so it can be easy to become confused or overwhelmed if you suffer an on the job injury and need to figure out how to file a claim. But where can you turn for assistance if you need help with your injury claim? In today’s blog, we share where you should turn if you need help with your Minnesota injury claim.
Workers’ Compensation Resources
They say that good help is oftentimes hard to find, but if you know where to look, it can certainly make the work comp process easier. Here’s where you should turn for assistance with your claim:
1. A Lawyer – We understand that this may sound a little self-serving, but a lawyer will be your single best resource throughout the entirety of your claim. A lot of lawyers have years of advanced schooling and decades of on the job experience developing and winning claims, so let them help you with your claim. Inexperience is the most common reason people without a lawyer see their claim underpaid or denied. You may not know how to calculate an accurate lost wage claim or determine if a settlement offer is truly fair, but we can.
Best of all, you know that a lawyer is on your side because they have the same interests as you. Minnesota injury lawyers work on a contingent basis, meaning they only get paid when you win. They also get a standard percentage of your award, which means that the more money you take home, the more money they take home. They want to get you the largest award possible because it earns them a larger payday. Your interests are completely aligned, so you can trust that your lawyer is looking out for your best interests throughout the claim.
2. Your HR Department – Your human resources department can be helpful with your injury claim, but it’s imperative that you remember that they have different interests. Although it is the company’s insurance provider, not your company, who will be making a payout, it’s possible that your company is somewhat negatively affected by your injury, your claim and your absence at work. This could impact how you are treated by your HR department, and you need to let your lawyer know if your company seems to be doing anything shady with your claim. Most human resource departments are great assets for injured workers, as they can help them file the correct injury reports, but just know that they could have ulterior motives, so you should always have your guard up. If you need to report your injury or file certain forms, HR may be able to help.
3. The Internet – The Internet can be an incredibly helpful resource at times, so long as you’re visiting a trusted site. We try to provide a wealth of information on our website and blog so that you can get answers to any questions you may have during the process of your claim, and we’re more than happy to provide more information if you reach out and ask. Most law firms do a great job providing helpful and accurate information, but laws are always changing, so there’s a possibility that you’re not working with the most up to date information. Try to source information about your claim from a few sites that seem credible, and if they are all telling you the same thing, odds are it’s correct. If this information is still proving to be complex or difficult to understand, revert back to the first point and connect with a lawyer who understands it all.
You don’t have to go through the injury claims process alone, and quite frankly, if you want the largest payday, you shouldn’t go through it alone. Instead, connect with a premier injury law firm who can ensure you get a quick and fair resolution to your case. For more information, or to talk to our firm to see if you have a valid injury claim, reach out to Hey Workers today at (844) 439-9675.
