The Social Security system is in place to help us through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which the system makes our lives even more difficult than they need to be. The day I received the denial letter for my claim, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. After talking with a few friends, I contacted a lawyer. That was the best decision I had ever made. Even with the professional assistance, getting the denial overturned and getting the money that I was owed took several months. I have kept a clear journal of my experience and loaded it with information that can help others get through what can be an impossible time.
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What You Need To Know If Your Employer Does Not Provide Worker's Compensation Insurer Information
Alexis Garcia
Most all states require businesses to provide a place in a common area for employees to view their federal rights in the workplace. One of those items should be the name of the business' worker's compensation insurance carrier. Not placing this information in plain sight of employees is a violation of the law. Some employers fail to take this requirement seriously and therefore are in violation of the law. The following are some things you need to know about worker's compensation insurance informational postings and what you need to do if your employer is in violation:
Why Your Employer's Worker's Compensation Information is Not Disclosed
If your employer has not placed their worker's compensation insurance information publicly, it could be a simple oversight. You can speak to your human resources department and ask them to post it. If it is not an oversight, there could possibly be a more nefarious reason. Perhaps they are not paying their premiums while telling employees that their injury claims will be paid. They may also be trying to get employees to pay for their own expenses initially and then promising to reimburse you at a later date. Either one of these situations are not good and could result in you getting money from no one.
What You Can Do if Your Employer Will Not Provide the Information
Once you get injured, you will need to file a claim with your employer's worker's compensation insurance carrier. If your employer will not provide this information to you, the first thing you should do provide proof that your injury is a result of an incident while on the job.
If your employer still refuses to provide you with a worker's compensation claim, they are in violation of the law and are demonstrating an unwillingness to take responsibility for your injuries. You will need to contact a worker's compensation attorney to help move the process forward. It may only take a threatening letter to get your claim going. You could have to sue your employer. Either way, an attorney is going to be your best option in a situation like this.
Always have your injuries checked by a medical professional whether or not you have the promise of reimbursement from worker's compensation insurance. This will help establish evidence against your employer should you have to go to court to get paid your benefits that are due to you after an on-the-job injury.
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