Delaware Workers Compensation Laws
Workers Compensation Laws In Delaware
Delaware Workers’ Compensation laws provide injured employees with benefits that can help cover their expenses and part of the income that they lose from being unable to work. The kinds of benefits that are available under Delaware workers comp law include those for medical care, temporary total or partial disability, and payments for permanent impairment. In Delaware, you may not sue your Employer in Delaware State Court because of work related injuries, but may bring a claim before the Delaware Industrial Accident Board. Your employer has paid for Delaware Workers’ Compensation Insurance to cover workers that have been injured. You are entitled to pursue those benefits that your employer has paid for to cover work related injuries and related treatment.
You do not need to prove fault to pursue your Delaware Workers’ Compensation claim; your injury must be related to your work. Many times employers and workers compensation insurance companies will initially deny a claim. It is so important for you to consult with experienced Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys, like Beverly Bove and Vince Hedrick, early on, to protect your interests and ensure that the insurance company pays for medical care and other benefits you may be entitled to.
Work injuries could be from work related trauma, or could be repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. If you believe that you have been injured as a result of your work, please contact Beverly Bove and Vince Hedrick as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation, at 302-777-3500.
When people are seriously injured at work, the consequences can be devastating. In cases where there are significant benefits at issue, it is important for victims to retain an attorney that will fight for their rights. Beverly Bove and Vince Hedrick are committed to fighting for your rights to obtain what you are entitled to under Delaware Workers’ Compensation law. Please contact us as soon as possible to protect your rights at 302-777-3500 to speak with DE Workers’ Comp Lawyers Beverly Bove and Vince Hedrick re: your injury claim.