Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming are full of hardworking people, and if an accident occurs on the job you
may be entitled to workers’ compensation for your injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured
at work but denied benefits for their injuries, the experienced workplace accident lawyers at the
Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center are here to help. Our team of highly qualified legal
professionals will aggressively fight for the compensation you deserve after getting injured on the
job. Call or contact our office today to schedule a free evaluation of your case.
Common Workplace Injuries
While most people think of workplace injuries taking place only at dangerous jobs, such as on
construction sites, a workplace accident can happen almost anywhere. Employees have been
injured in restaurants, bars, office buildings, hotels, mining operations, oil fields, retail shops,
grocery stores, and in many other workplaces across the state. Some of the most common
workplace injuries include the following:
Head injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Facial trauma
Neck injuries
Broken bones
Amputation injuries
Toxic inhalation injuries
Repetitive stress injuries
Occupational diseases
Spinal cord injuries
Back injuries
Soft tissue damage
Internal bleeding and organ damage
Paralysis
Death
If you or someone you know has been hurt on the job but denied their benefits, it is critical that
you speak with an expert in workplace accident law right away.
Getting the Compensation You Deserve
Workers injured on the job often require extensive medical treatment, including surgery,
medications, rehabilitation, physical therapy, medical devices, and other expensive medical care.
Compensation for injuries caused by workplace accidents is critical for the physical, financial, and
psychological wellbeing of the victims and their loved ones. Workers’ compensation benefits
include coverage for medical expenses, wage loss, and in the worst accidents it covers death
benefits.
Medical benefits under workers’ compensation cover all medical expenses that are reasonable and
related to the workplace accident. Temporary partial disability benefits compensate the worker at
two-thirds their weekly wage while recovering from their injuries. Permanent total disability
benefits compensation for workplace accidents where the employee is unable to return to gainful
employment due to the serious extent of their injuries, and workers’ compensation also covers
vocational rehabilitation costs to help employees return to work if they are able. Finally, death
benefits compensate the family of the worker if the accident injuries result in their passing that
provide payments to survivors and funeral expenses.
Depending on the facts of the case, an employee injured in a workplace accident may have a claim
to personal injury compensation in addition to their workers’ compensation benefits. If the
accident were caused by a negligent third party, they could also be liable for the damages caused
by the accident.
Talk to Our Office Today
If you would like to learn more about the benefits you may be entitled to after a workplace
accident, call or contact the Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center today to schedule a free
consultation.
