Your employer cannot fire you simply because you reported a workplace injury or accident. However, if you're unable to perform your job duties because of a workplace injury, your employer can replace your position. Once you're released by the doctor to return to work, your employer may be required by law to offer to rehire you. There are certain conditions that you should know about when it comes to a workers' compensation claim like this, so be sure to contact NM Workers' Compensation Attorneys LLC today!

It's not often necessary to file a lawsuit against your employer for workplace injuries, and it may in fact disqualify you from collecting workers' compensation benefits. It never hurts, however, to speak with us at NM Workers' Compensation Attorneys if you have questions about your injury, whether it's covered, and what is considered reasonable compensation.

It depends on the facts of the specific case. Generally speaking, if the injury "arises out of" and occurs "within the scope of employment," it's covered. For example, if an employee is running an errand that takes him or her outside of the workplace at the request of the employer, workers' compensation benefits may be payable if an injury occurs in the course of running that errand.

If you have a work-related injury or illness, your employer is required by law to pay for workers' compensation benefits. You could get hurt by one event at work, such as hurting your back in a fall, or repeated exposures at work, such as hurting your wrist from doing the same motion over and over or losing your hearing because of constant loud noise.

When you file a workers' compensation claim to your insurance, it should provide five basic benefits:

• Medical care
• Temporary disability benefits
• Permanent disability benefits
• Supplemental job displacement benefits 
• Death benefits

NM Workers' Compensation Attorneys can help you discover the type and extent of benefits that you're eligible for.

If your injury or illness is serious or if it affects your arms, legs, neck, or back you should talk with us about your workers' compensation claim. According to NSC, the most costly workers' compensation claims by nature of injury are for those resulting from amputation. While not every case is this extreme, the extent of your injuries and the claims process have long-term impacts on other benefits such as future income as well as Social Security benefits. Speaking with us at NM Workers' Compensation Attorneys is the best way to discover those benefits.

It's not an easy process, and if you're handling your own claim, you'll probably be dealing with an insurance adjuster who is more experienced than yourself. The adjuster's goal is to minimize the amount paid to you, so take anything said with a grain of salt. We at NM Workers' Compensation Attorneys take all aspects of your injury into consideration to ensure your workers' compensation benefits are at the maximum amount available.

Do not pick a doctor under workers' compensation without first consulting an attorney. Once you pick a doctor, you're largely stuck with that doctor and all other rights have been waived. NM Workers' Compensation attorneys can help match you with the best doctor for your recuperation. 

Do not quit or resign from your job or do anything that may get you terminated from employment. This can reduce or eliminate your rights to your workers' compensation claim. It doesn't hurt your rights to benefits if your employer ends your employment because they admit that they cannot accommodate your work restrictions. In fact, if your employer admits that they cannot accommodate your work restrictions, that may raise the value of your claim. Additionally, you should not perform any activities that can impact your benefits during this process or apply for unemployment during this time as those benefits may get taken back.

Workers' compensation works as a relief system that provides financial benefits for any medical expenses related to your work-acquired injury or illness. It may also provide compensation for lost wages if your condition required you to miss more than five days of work. There are several types of benefits you may be able to qualify for through a workers’ compensation claim.