QUESTION
How can I get a worker’s compensation if my boss doesn’t want to?
Asked on Oct 02nd, 2012 on Personal Injury - California
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I twisted my ankle at work and I was sent home. I think it may be broken.
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WHY do you care what your boss wants? He has NO say in this matter. If you file that's his problem. NO BOSS wants an employee to file. TOO BAD BOSS.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 2:04 PM
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They are required to file the claim or you if you are injured at work. You may need to speak to a workers compensation lawyer.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 1:25 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
If the injury arose out of and during the course of your employment you are entitled to worker's compensation. If you boss will not acknowledge the injury, you may need to file with the worker's compensation bureau. It would be to your benefit to seek the advise of an attorney who understands worker's compensation.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Answer: You report the injury in writing and then if he doesn't respond you call the Iowa Industrial Commission, ask them to intervene to contact the employer asking for him to provide the contact information for his workers' compensation carrier and hire a lawyer to file the claim.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 10:57 PM
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Contact a worker's compensation attorney in your area. You should be able to get a free consultation. Your employer has no choice in the matter as it's your right to file a claim. If he does not have coverage like he's supposed to, the lawyer can guide you on your options.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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He doesn't have a choice. You are entitled to worker's compensation as a matter of law. The employer must post information about worker's comp at the workplace, including contact information for the insurer. Get the information, call the insurance company, find out what forms you need, fill them out and send them in. Get the treatment you need.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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Go straight to your family doctor or to the ER and have your ankle x-rayed. If your boss is playing games with your safety call the NC Industrial Commission in Raleigh or go to their website. File a form 18 (I think that is the number) which is a notice of your claim. File it with the IC and send your boss a copy. If you have a serious injury get you a good PI lawyer.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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Go see a workers compensation lawyer immediately, so he can file a claim for benefits for you.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Well have it check out and by law he is required to file out an accident report with unemployment if you were injuried on the job.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:18 PM
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Your employer is required to report this to its workers' comp carrier. If you go to the doctor and tell them it happened at work, he or she is also required to report it.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Does your boss have workers compensation insurance? If not, the company is normally liable to pay the damages and it is strictly liable, there is no defense available. You should contact an attorney to discuss this matter.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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Call the department of labor in Helena MT and report the injury and make a claim. After that, make an appointment to see your regular doctor or a now care doctor and have the injury assessed. Don't go to the emergency room.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:12 PM
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Ask for name of insurance representative and file claim.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Contact your state's Worker Compensation Commission for assistance in processing a claim for your work-related injury.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Get a lawyer. It is not the boss' prerogative. Also, go to a doctor and find out if it is broken.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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If there is an HR Department, notify them of your need for medical treatment, and they may process the claim. If the boss or HR will not process your claim, you commence a claim by filing a form 50 with the Worker's Compensation Commission. You can find their Website on the internet. If you do not have access to the internet, call information, Columbia SC and request the # for the WC Workers Compensation Commission. You could also contact an attorney for help.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 1:59 PM
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Go to worker's comp attorney and and doctor first.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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Does your company have at least 3 employees? If so, we can file a workers' compensation claim directly with the insurance company.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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There may be a number in your break area or other area of the office that lists a number to call if you have been injured on the job. Call that number if your boss is unwilling to go through compensation.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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Ask your employer for and fill out the form. If the boss won't let you do it you can sue him.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 1:44 PM
You may have a workers compensation claim.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 1:44 PM
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The required approach is that you obtain a claim form, complete it, personally hand it to your boss or the HR / personnel director, and ask to be sent to a doctor. To cover yourself, you should go to a doctor or urgent care facility immediately to create a medical record of the injury.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 1:43 PM