Most Prevailing Myths About Obtaining Workers' Comp For Workplace Burn Injuries

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Burn injuries are some of the most devastating injuries that can happen in the workplace. From people who work in commercial kitchens to individuals in the manufacturing industry, burn injuries are a very real risk for employees. If you have suffered a burn on the job that has left you unable to work, speak with a workers' comp attorney for advice. Many myths exist regarding burn injury cases on the job and workers' comp. Here is a look at a few of the most common myths and the facts you really need to know. 

Myth: Most employees have a hard time getting workers' comp for burn injuries on the job. 

Burn injuries are usually relatively easy to prove when they happen in the workplace. If you do have issues getting approved after filing a claim, it is typical for the insurance company or employer to try to use other tactics to prove you shouldn't be compensated. For example, they may have to admit the burn happened on the job, but they may claim that you were horseplaying or doing something against procedure when it happened. In any case, it is important to have an attorney to help you through these accusations. 

Myth: Burn injuries can be so costly that most workers' comp insurance companies won't cover the costs. 

It is true that you can run into problems because burn injuries can be so costly, but when you have an injury that obviously happened on the job, the workers' comp insurance company can be legally held responsible for your costs incurred. This is one reason why it is so important to work with a good workers' compensation lawyer from the beginning when you initially get injured. They can make sure your costs are properly documented in case you end up having to file a lawsuit. 

Myth: Burn injuries involving permanent disability are not handled by workers' comp. 

In any situation where an injury on the job leads you to a permanent disability, it is still a workers' comp claim and the insurance company's responsibility to pay you for your injuries. Some insurance companies will lead employees to believe that they should file for disability through the Social Security Administration first, but that is actually not the case. If your employer is telling you this, make sure you get in touch with an attorney so you do not make any wrong moves in your case. 

Contact a firm like Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S. to learn more.

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