If you were injured on the job in Washington, DC and you\u2019re not looking to sue your employer\u2014just get the compensation you deserve\u2014you\u2019re not alone. This is one of the most common questions we hear. Most people have never been seriously hurt at work before, and they\u2019re not sure what to do next.<\/p>\n
The most important thing to know? You don\u2019t need to sue your employer to get benefits. DC workers\u2019 compensation is an insurance process, not a lawsuit.<\/p>\n
Before signing any forms, speaking with an adjuster, or seeing a doctor the insurance company sends you to, get the facts. We offer a free guide to DC workers\u2019 compensation that explains your rights and how the process really works. It\u2019s written in plain language to help you make the right choices from the start.<\/p>\n
If the injury is minor and you\u2019re back at work quickly, you may not need a lawyer. But if the injury is serious, keeps you out of work, requires surgery, or may cause long-term problems, talking to an experienced workers\u2019 compensation lawyer can make a big difference. We\u2019re here to answer your specific questions based on your situation\u2014call us at (202) 393-3320<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n Filing a claim is simply opening a case with your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation insurance company. It\u2019s similar to filing a claim after a car accident. You\u2019re not suing your employer\u2014you\u2019re asking their insurance company to pay for your medical care and lost income, like the law requires.<\/p>\n Even if your employer supports you, their insurance company is the one making the decisions. And their goal is to save money\u2014not to take care of injured workers. That\u2019s why injured workers often don\u2019t get told about all of the benefits they\u2019re entitled to. The insurance company may try to control your medical care or send you to a clinic they choose, where you won\u2019t see a specialist or get the right treatment.<\/p>\n If your injury happened in DC, you have the right to choose your own doctor\u2014not one picked by the insurance company. This is a critical step toward getting proper treatment and protecting your claim.<\/p>\n We don\u2019t get between you and your employer\u2014we deal directly with the insurance company. Our job is to help injured workers get everything the law allows: lost wage benefits, full medical treatment, and compensation for permanent injuries. We\u2019ll also guide you through settlement when the time is right.<\/p>\n To learn more about how DC workers\u2019 compensation really works, call (202) 393-3320<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0today or schedule a call with us here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span> All calls are free and completely confidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1689,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","faqs_category":[18],"class_list":["post-1195","faqs","type-faqs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","faqs_category-workers-compensation"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tFiling a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Is Not Suing Your Employer<\/h4>\n
You Have the Right to Choose Your Own Doctor<\/h4>\n
Choose the Right Workers\u2019 Compensation Lawyer<\/h2>\n