High-Risk Jobs and Workers Compensation
Workers compensation claims come with any job. Accidents happen everywhere, and repetitive stress injuries occur in every occupation. Still, some jobs naturally carry more risk than others. And while you know of the risk going in, that does not give you any less right to benefit from the workers compensation system than other workers. If you suffer an injury when you work in one of these jobs, Chernick & Chernick can help you understand and protect your rights.
The Burdens of High-Risk Jobs
Some jobs create physical strain that leads to a greater risk of injury over time. Because your body endures high levels of physical stress, you face increased risk of muscle strains or other physical injuries that prevent you from doing your job:
- Warehouse workers
- Factory workers
- Construction workers
Others involve working with chemicals or equipment or even other people that create bigger problems when anyone makes a mistake or suffers an accident on the job:
- Chemical or nuclear plant workers
- Nurses and physician assistants
- Truck drivers
- Professional athletes
Your high-risk job compensation typically comes in higher than what less risky jobs provide, but this trade-off doesn’t help you if you are sick or injured and cannot continue to perform your job duties. When accidents happen, you need to complete your workers compensation claim quickly to avoid losing income.
What if Your Claim Is Denied?
Your high-risk job compensation may come at a cost if your employer tries to deny your workers comp claim. While the system exists in Massachusetts and elsewhere to protect workers, your employer may try to dispute your claim. This may come from a dispute of the facts surrounding your injury, or from a failure to complete the filing process correctly or on time. Any dispute takes time to resolve, and costs you income when you need it most.
This is when you need a strong, experienced workers compensation injury. A high-risk job creates work injuries more often, and you are more likely to have to file a claim at some point during your employment. At Chernick & Chernick, our attorneys understand the risks you face and the injuries you suffer at work. We also know how to help you gain the benefits you are entitled to under workers compensation law.
If you have been injured in a high-risk job in the Springfield, Massachusetts area, don’t leave your recovery to chance. Call Chernick & Chernick today to help get the high-risk job compensation protection you deserve.