{"id":677,"date":"2021-11-01T06:54:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T06:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/?page_id=677"},"modified":"2022-05-31T17:24:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T17:24:20","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/workers-compensation-attorney\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers&#8217; Compensation FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qa-faqs qa-category cf animation-fade accordion collapsible\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qa-category\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"faq-catname\">Workers' Compensation<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq0\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">I suffered an injury while at work. Can I receive workers\u2019 compensation benefits, and if so, when?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, most employers are required to provide employees with workers\u2019 compensation benefits. A person is eligible for these benefits if he or she is an employee and suffered a work-related injury. An injured employee may begin receiving workers\u2019 compensation benefits after the injury is reported to the employer and after the employer submits the necessary paperwork to its workers\u2019 compensation insurance company. Upon receiving the paperwork, the insurance company has 14 days to either begin paying benefits or provide written notice that the claim has been denied, listing specific reasons for denial.<\/p>\n<p>If you are wrongfully denied workers\u2019 compensation benefits, contact an experienced workers\u2019 compensation attorney to help with your claim.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq1\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">What types of benefits can I receive?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>Workers\u2019 compensation benefits are \u201cno-fault,\u201d which means that you don\u2019t have to prove your employer\u2019s negligence in order to file a claim. Therefore, certain benefits are provided to employees who suffer work-related injuries regardless of who is at fault. These benefits usually include reimbursement for the employee\u2019s medical expenses and a percentage of the employee\u2019s lost wages.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"qa-faq2\" class=\"qa-faq\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qa-faq-title\"><a class=\"qa-faq-anchor\">What is a lump-sum settlement, and should I accept it?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><p>Injured employees are sometimes able to settle workers\u2019 compensation claims for what is called a lump sum settlement. This option appeals to many workers because it puts an end to their tumultuous relationship with the workers\u2019 compensation insurance company.<\/p>\n<p>Before accepting a lump sum settlement, it\u2019s important to fully evaluate your case. The attorneys at the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC can help you determine the extent of your losses\u2014which may be far greater than the settlement you\u2019re offered.<\/p>\n<\/div><!--.qa-faq-answer-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faq-->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-category-->\n\t\t<\/div><!--.qa-faqs -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":116125,"parent":670,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Workers&#039; Compensation Frequently Asked Questions | The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about workers&#039; comp. 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