If you are an employee at Lowe’s who has suffered an injury in a workplace accident, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a special no-fault insurance program that employers maintain to protect themselves and employees in the event of a workplace accident or illness. An employer cannot fire an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Employers cannot retaliate against an employee because of a workers’ compensation claim. Most employees are under what is called “at will” employment, which allows employers to terminate any worker for any reason or with no provocation at all. If you are in the midst of a workers’ compensation claim, however, your employer must show that you were laid off or fired for some reason other than your workers’ compensation claim. Pursuing a Workers’ Compensation Claim You will need to file your claim in a timely manner and follow all the proper procedures to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Legitimate claims are often denied, or benefits are stopped. You will need an attorney to file an appeal or to work to get your benefits reinstated. Time of the essence and the claims process is very detailed and precise. You will need to follow the specific procedures and get the details and documents to the right parties by the deadlines. If you fail to meet the deadlines, you will not be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Fired While Claiming Workers’ Compensation Benefits If you have an open workers’ compensation claim and you are fired by your employer, you need to notify your workers’ compensation attorney so an investigation can be conducted. Your lawyer will review your case and determine if your employer terminated you because of your injury or your claim. If you were terminated for being hurt at work, your attorney will notify the proper authorities of the wrongdoing and will work to get the issue resolved and your workers’ compensation benefits reinstated or continued. What the Law Says About Workers’ Comp Claims and Termination Your employer must retain your employment during your workers’ compensation claim until you either make a complete recovery or you have attained your highest level of improvement. Maximum medical improvement is when you have attained the highest level of recovery from your injury that you possibly can. At this point, your condition is not likely to further improve, even with additional treatment. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been injured while working at Lowe’s, you need to consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. Workers’ compensation attorneys work on a contingency basis. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page, so you can have your case reviewed by a workplace injury lawyer. An attorney will review your case, investigate the situation, and determine the severity of your injuries and damages. Get your case reviewed now as time is of the essence. *Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Lowe's, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
