Know Your Rights When You’re Injured on the Job

Everyone has rights; that’s one of the great things about our country, and those rights don’t fall by the wayside when you’re at work. In fact, your rights are bolstered by employment rules and health and safety regulations when you’re on the job.

A lot of people don’t realize that, and if they get hurt on the job, think they have no recourse to the law; it’s just business as usual. At the Law Offices of James P. Hoffman, an Iowa workers’ compensation lawyer, we know it’s not the case and have written this blog post to help you understand your rights when you’re injured on the job.

There are several facts that you should know, including:

• You have the right to file a claim in workers’ compensation court or industrial court.
• You have the right to pursue medical treatment.
• If your doctor clears you to return to work, you have the right to resume your job.
• If you are unable to return to work in the short- or long-term, you have the right to compensation.
• Your rights allow you to be represented by a lawyer during the entire process.

Seek out an Iowa workers’ compensation lawyer who will fight for your rights and seek the compensation you deserve. It’s your right.