Kingsport Workers Compensation Lawyer
Kingsport Workers Compensation Lawyer
COVID-19 changed the way we work, and although vaccines have been issued to keep us protected, there is still the very real threat of falling ill with the coronavirus. While many people switched to remote work (either temporarily or permanently), others had to continue clocking in at the office or job site like nothing happened. If you didn’t have the luxury of working from home, you were in danger.
If you caught COVID at work, you could be entitled to financial compensation. COVID-19 is a life-threatening disease, and even if you’re vaccinated you could end up in the hospital – or worse. A COVID-19 diagnosis is expensive, stressful, and frightening. But fortunately, with the help of a Kingsport workers compensation lawyer, you can get the money you need to keep yourself afloat.
COVID-19 doesn’t need to turn your life upside down. Read this brief FAQ to learn a little more about COVID in the workplace, and see how a qualified lawyer from The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt can help.
Why Should I Pursue Compensation?
If you caught COVID in the workplace, you got it in one of two ways. Either your employer was dedicated to your safety, and followed every CDC recommendation to keep you from getting COVID, or your employer was completely negligent and failed to keep you safe in the first place. In either of these cases, you should pursue compensation to cover for your medical bills and lost wages, as well as any other financial obligations you need to stay on top of (such as your rent, mortgage, or car payments).
What if My Employer Was Trying to Keep Me Safe?
If your employer took steps to keep you safe, you can still file for workers’ compensation if you caught COVID on the job. However, this is a bit of a tricky process: You have to prove you caught COVID while at work (or while performing work-related duties elsewhere). You’ll also have to prove when you caught COVID, and show that it happened on company time. It can be a headache, but it’s a path to compensation that can keep you afloat until you’re able to return to the job.
What if My Employer Was Negligent?
On the other hand, if your employer failed (or just plain refused) to provide any protective measures against COVID, you could have a lawsuit on your hands. Your employer has a responsibility to keep their employees safe, and by neglecting that responsibility, they indirectly contributed to your illness. It’s possible to sue your employer for gross negligence, but it’s always best to contact a lawyer to see whether the fight is worth it.
How Can a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Help Me?
Getting COVID is a scary experience, even though we have a greater understanding of the virus. It’s essential for employers to keep their employees safe, and whether you caught COVID due to their negligence or you were just unlucky enough to catch COVID despite all the safety measures possible, you can count on a lawyer to walk you through how you can get the compensation you need.
It takes a lot of work to get financial damages, and even workers’ compensation can be a paperwork nightmare. Reach out to The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt to get a legal guide you can trust.
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