Have you suffered an injury while working at Pro Arc? If you have, you may be able to file a workers’ comp claim. In the United States, most employers are required to have workers’ compensation to cover workers while they are on the job. Workers’ comp offers medical benefits and covers a portion of wages that are lost while you are recovering from your work-related injury and illness. Because workers’ comp is a complicated process, a workers’ comp attorney can help you handle your claim more efficiently while you focus on recovering from your injury. Company Profile: Pro Arc Pro Arc Inc. is a leader in metal fabrication providing production and short run quantities to many of the leading companies in America. The company fabricates steel, stainless, and aluminum. There are several industries served by the company, including point-of-purchase, OEM, refrigeration, agriculture, special machinery, water treatment, automotive, and others. The company is located in Loves Park, Illinois, which is in the heart of the Midwest. It is close to major trucking routes so it can quickly manufacture and ship completed orders to customers throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada at affordable shipping rates. The company employs a number of people to handle design consultation, tapping, sawing, welding, fabricating, louvering, shearing, drilling, boring, painting, shipping and many other tasks. Injured at Work If you were operating a saw for Pro Arc and suffered a serious cut that damaged ligaments or tendons while on the job, you have a lengthy recovery period ahead of you. Your medical expenses will run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Workers’ comp may be able to help you recoup your medical costs and a portion of your lost wages. If you are hurt while on-the-job you should immediately notify a supervisor so an accident report can be completed. You should seek medical attention right away and call 911 if necessary. All of the documentation will be needed to file your workers’ comp claim. Welding: As a welder, you can suffer serious burns that require intensive treatment and skin grafts. These injuries take months to heal. Shipping: In the shipping department you can suffer a back injury from lifting heavy shipments. Herniated discs are a serious problem that can cause you trouble for a long time and even require surgical intervention. Painting: If you are employed in the painting department, you can suffer health problems from inhaling the paint, paint thinner and the chemicals and solutions used during the process. Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have suffered an on-the-job illness or injury, you should be aware that filing a workers’ comp claim is a complicated and detailed process that requires extensive time. The process is complicated from the initial filing to the handling any denials and appeals to even negotiating the settlement. A workers’ comp attorney can handle the entire process for you and make sure your rights are protected. You can focus on recovering while your attorney works to recoup your lost wages and medical costs. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Pro Arc, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
