Lewes Workers Comp Lawyer

Speak with a Lewes workers compensation attorney for help getting the benefits you deserve after an on-the-job injury.

If you’ve suffered an injury on the job, it’s likely that you’ll need to take time off of work to recuperate. This lack of income can be a tremendous burden on your household finances, particularly when you have steadily increasing medical bills that need to be taken care of. Thankfully, Delaware is one of many states that require nearly all employers to purchase workers compensation insurance.

Your Lewes workers comp lawyer at Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz & Taylor will work hard to help you gain access to the funds you need in order to focus on your recovery without financial anxiety. We will do what it takes to secure an approval of your workers compensation claim as quickly as possible.

Do You Qualify for Workers Compensation?

Many injured workers are under the misconception that they need to have been employed with the company for a certain amount of time or work a minimum number of hours each week in order to qualify for workers compensation benefits.

Here’s the truth: You can receive medical benefits for a workplace injury that occurs on day one of your job. By the fourth day of work, you’re eligible for wage replacement benefits while you recover.

There are some instances, however, when your Lewes workman’s comp claim could be rightfully denied. If you were in violation of your company’s code of conduct by working off the clock, if you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of your injury, or if you were committing a crime when you were injured, you can expect your employer and the insurer to fight back against your claim for benefits.

What Your Benefits Will Cover

Once your Lewes work comp claim is approved, benefits will be paid to you regularly. The amount you receive will depend on the average weekly income you earned prior to your injury. You could collect two-thirds of your pre-injury weekly income.

These benefits can be spent however you see fit, although many claimants use their funds to provide for their families. Workers compensation will also cover any and all medical expenses that relate to your work injury.

Getting a Denial Overturned

There are many reasons why a workers comp claim could be denied in Delaware. More often than not, the insurance company believes you are exaggerating the extent of your injuries. Other reasons your claim might have been denied include errors in your paperwork and failing to disclose a pre-existing condition prior to your hiring.

If your claim has been denied, your workman’s comp attorney in Lewes will work with the insurer to see if we can answer any objections it might have. In the event that the insurance company remains rigid in the decision to deny your claim, we always have the option of bringing your case to court. There, we’ll fight hard for every cent you deserve.

Connect with a Lewes Workers Comp Attorney

Don’t let your work injury hold you back more than it needs to. You are entitled to workers compensation benefits if you suffered an injury on the job. If you need help understanding the workers comp claims process, or if you have been denied the benefits you deserve, reach out to an experienced lawyer at Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz & Taylor.

Take the opportunity to meet with a Lewes workers comp lawyer by giving our office a call at 302-734-8400 or completing our convenient contact form below.