Take a moment to think about your monthly expenses. You know exactly what you need to make each and every month in order to pay your bills. What would you do if you were hurt on the job? What if your injury were so severe that you couldn’t work? Your monthly bills would still need to be paid. Unexpected medical expenses would continue to pile up while you recover. Your health insurance would only help you if you were able to continue to pay your premium. Even then, could you afford to pay your deductible? Workers’ Compensation Helps Injured Workers If you’re hurt on the job at Lockheed Martin Corporation, you should consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation insurance is provided by most employers because it is legally required in each state. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may qualify for a variety of workers’ compensation claims including: Help with medical expenses. You can get help with emergency medical care, follow up visits, specialists, medications, surgeries, and more. You can get a list of doctors who can treat you at no charge to you when you file your workers’ compensation claim. A Portion of your lost wages. If you’re unable to work either temporarily or permanently because of your injury, you may qualify to receive a portion of your lost wages. Job training.If your injury is so severe that you cannot ever return to your former occupation, you may qualify to receive job training through workers’ compensation. This can help you get back into the work force. Company Profile: Lockheed Martin Corporation Lockheed Martin Corporation (more commonly known as Lockheed Martin) is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. They have over 550 facilities in the United States. They have more than 100,000 employees. Risks of Working at Lockheed Martin Corporation Lockheed Martin Corporation employees face risk each and every day they go to work. The risks associated in their daily lives greatly depends on their assigned job responsibilities. IT workers – IT workers face risks that are unique to their positions. Most IT workers spend a lot of time working on computers. Those who spend time typing or repairing computers have a high risk of developing repetitive stress injury in their hands and wrists. Although it sounds minor, it can be extremely painful and require surgery. IT workers who handle server equipment can injury their neck, knees, shoulders, or back while moving heavy servers or installing racks. Manufacturing workers – Those who work on the manufacturing side also face risks. Moving heavy equipment or parts can cause an injury to your back, neck, shoulders, or knees. A slip and fall on the concrete floor can cause you to suffer from a herniated disc, a broken bone, or even a closed head injury . If you’re hurt on the job, do not continue to work. Continuing to work can make the injury worse. Immediately inform your supervisor and consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. Learn About Your Rights If you’re hurt on the job, you have legal rights that you should know about. Knowing more about your legal rights makes it less likely that you’ll be taken advantage of by the insurance company. To learn more about your rights, contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Lockheed Martin Corporation, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
