Assaulted at Work? Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits Now

If you were assaulted at work, you can and should file for workers’ compensation right away. Many people are told not to report an assault or that it doesn’t count as a work injury, but that is not true.

At Donahoe Kearney, we represent hardworking people like special police officers, nurses, and construction workers who were injured doing their jobs and denied benefits by the insurance company.

What Happens When You’re Assaulted at Work

Assaults on the job are more common than many realize. A special police officer may be attacked during a shift, a nurse could be assaulted by a patient or visitor, and a construction worker might get hurt trying to stop a fight.

If your injury happened while doing your job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical treatment, lost wages, and recovery time.

What Workers’ Compensation Is and Why You Deserve It

Workers’ compensation is a system that pays for medical treatment and lost wages when you are hurt doing your job. You do not have to prove someone was at fault. You only have to show the injury happened while you were working. Benefits can cover doctor visits, therapy, medications, time you miss from work, and help if you cannot return to your old duties. If the insurance company delays or denies your claim, you still have rights.

Learn where to file and how the process works here: donahoekearney.com/blog/where-to-file-your-workers-compensation-claim/

Insurance Companies Delay and Deny Claims

Even when the evidence is clear, insurance companies sometimes delay or deny payments. We represented a special police officer who was seriously hurt on duty, and the insurer still refused to pay. We fought for full workers’ compensation benefits and pursued penalties for the way the claim was handled.

You do not have to accept a denial when you have proof of what happened.

Take Action Right Away

Don’t wait to report what happened. Get medical care, document the assault, and talk to workers’ compensation lawyer, Frank Kearney, who understands these cases. The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

Call 202-393-3320 or book your free consultation here: Book Free Consultation.