Obtaining The Workers' Compensation Benefits You Need
Being injured on the job is often an unexpected event. This type of incident not only catches a worker off guard, but it could also cause the injured worker to miss a huge chunk of work while recovering from the injury. This could make it difficult to cover medical expenses and even pay the bills while experiencing lost wages. In these matters, applying for workers' compensation benefits can make a world of a difference for New York residents.With regards to injured federal employees, the Department of Labor established the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. The OWCP administers four major disability compensation programs that are designed to provide federal workers, as well as their dependents, benefits when they are injured at the workplace or acquire an occupational disease.These benefits include wage replacement benefits, medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation as well as other benefits. Additionally, there are specific programs that benefit particular workers. This includes Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, Federal Employees' Compensation Program, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Program, and Black Lung Benefits Program. These programs provide specific employees with coverage under relevant statutes and regulations that help mitigate the financial burdens caused by a workplace injury.The Department of Labor is aware of how impactful a workplace injury can be on a person and their loved ones. Thus, employees are afforded certain rights under workers' comp. In order to protect your rights and obtain the benefits afforded to you, it is important to take the time to fully understand your situation and the options that may be available.Source: Dol.gov, "Workers' Compensation," accessed March 11, 2017
Hiring Terry Katz and associates to represent my interests in my Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability case proved to be a smart decision that yielded an extremely successful outcome.
Through the lengthy and intricate process I came to realize just how valuable having a team of highly skilled representation was, and that is just how to describe the law firm of Terry Katz and Associates “Highly skilled legal representation”. I’d like to thank the entire team who worked on both my cases all of whom were always professional, knowledgeable and extremely caring. Throughout my entire case all of my calls and emails were always returned in a timely manner. My questions always answered competently and professionally. I always understood the process and felt a confidence in the process that I would not have had if not for hiring Terry Katz and Associates.
Mostly I’d like to thank Ms. Langdale who worked tirelessly on both my workers compensation case and my social security disability case. Her representation and legal prowess in the court room was nothing short of impressive to witness. I will never forget how confidently represented and protected I felt during her opening remarks at my social security disability hearing.
During these difficult times I was truly grateful to have Ms. Langdale working so diligently and expertly for my interests.
