Cottrell Law Office represents clients in workers' compensation cases in Sprindale. Workers' compensation is the assurance of employer relief for an employee who suffered from injury at work. The law firm's principal lawyer, Wesley Cottrell, has over 32 years of experience in handling personal injury cases. He is well-versed with Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas workers' compensation law. Among the other practice areas of the law office are car accidents, catastrophic injuries, personal injuries, and wrongful deaths.
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A workers' comp claim is best filed as soon as an injury occurs. In some states, there are time limits, such as one month following an incident.
After an injury, an employee must notify their employer. The employer must then provide access to the necessary forms and offer guidance. Employees must fill out all forms and return them to the employer who then files them with the insurer. Some states have additional requirements, including assessment by a medical provider. Once the paperwork has been filed, the insurance provider issues a ruling. If the ruling is unfavorable, the employee may choose to appeal the decision with the support of an attorney.
How and when workers' comp starts paying can depend on both the circumstances and the state in which an injury took place. In most areas, benefits related to medical care start paying out immediately, even before a claim is formally processed or accepted. Once a case is approved, injured workers may be entitled to other benefits, including coverage for lost wages.