As a worker, company or organization you work for should be responsible for your well-being when you are at the workplace. If you get injured or your loved one dies while performing work-related duties, you have the right to be compensated for what you go through. If your company is resistant in disbursing your compensation, you can get help from an attorney who deals in a workers comp in MN. With the help of an attorney, you will get your compensation without delays. Below are types of benefits that workers get compensated for.
Medical Care
If you are ill or have suffered an injury, the worker’s compensation should cover your treatment. Things like medication, doctor’s visits, necessary operations, and therapy enhance your recovery are mostly covered in the compensation. If there is a need to use extra facilities like wheelchairs, in most cases the compensation covers that. However, depending on the state you live in, the decision on which doctor or hospital you should go to may be your choice or your employer’s choice. The medical charges are also regulated in some states.
Disability
Disability benefits compensate you for any lost income during the period you were incapable to work. Disabilities fall under the following categories:
* Temporary partial and temporary total disabilities-Temporary partial disability is when one is only able to perform some of his duties but with time will be able to resume all. Temporary total is when one is temporarily unable to perform all of his work-related duties.
* Permanent partial and permanent total disability-Permanent partial disability is when the damage is permanent, but you can still perform some of your duties. Permanent total is when there is permanent disability that hinders you from ever performing any of your previous work duties.
Death
Death compensation of a worker is given to those who were related to him like wife, spouse and children. The amount of compensation will depend on the relation and dependency to the deceased.
If you find yourself in any of the above situations, you have the right to get a Worker’s Comp in MN. Get help from Malone and Atchison.
