Workers' compensation laws in
Delaware1 provide employees in the state with
the rights to certain benefits if they sustain an injury or illness while on
the job. Potential job-related injuries can range from relatively minor
conditions that heal quickly to catastrophic and permanently disabling
conditions that prevent a victim from ever working again. Because the type of
benefits to which a worker is entitled will depend on the nature and severity
of their injuries, every case should be individually evaluated to determine
whether the proper benefits are being provided.
Types of
benefits
The basic
benefits provided through workers' comp include:
·
Compensation
for income lost due to temporary disability
·
Partial
benefits if an employee can only return to part-time work or a lower paying
position
·
Payments
for permanent disabilities and impairments caused by the workplace injury
·
Compensation
for disfigurements such as burns, scars, or amputations caused by the injury
·
Payments
to the family of a worker who suffered fatal injuries on the job
Workers'
compensation benefits are paid by an insurance company hired by your employer.
Like other types of insurance companies, many workers' comp insurers seek to
avoid liability whenever possible. They may claim to be paying the full amount
of benefits available for your case when, in reality, you are entitled to more.
In other situations, an insurer may make an error and may not be properly
compensating you for lost income and other losses. Settlements for disabilities
may also be less you truly deserve. For this reason, it is important to have a
skilled lawyer review your case.
Contact
an experienced Delaware workers' compensation attorney today
The
worker's compensation system can be confusing and many injured workers are not
aware of their full set of legal rights under workers' comp laws. You should
never simply assume that your employer's workers' compensation insurer will
automatically provide the full benefits you deserve and, instead, you should always
discuss your case with a qualified Delaware workers' compensation lawyer at the
law office of Zavodnick, Zavodnick & Lasky, LLC. We offer free
consultations, so it can never hurt to call us at 302-364-6047 for help today.
