If you have had an accident while as an employee at the Ford Motor Company you should be eligible to receive workers’ comp. benefits. These are a requirement for most employers who employ more than one employee. The benefit is there to protect you if you have the misfortune to be injured while doing a job at the Ford Motor Company or any other workplace. Workers’ compensation covers medical treatment costs and lost wages while you recover enough to return to work. Even if the accident means you are permanently disabled, you may still receive workers’ compensation payments. Who is Covered Under Ford Motors Workers’ Compensation? One of the key requirements for eligibility for workers’ compensation is being any of the following: a part time employee which could be a receptionist; a full time employee, which could be a chef; a casual employee, which could be a cleaner as long as wages are being paid; all employees must have filed a claim for worker’s comp. within the statute of limitations which could range from 2 weeks to 12 months depending on state laws. In most states, workers’ comp. is seen as no-fault, which means even if you are partially to blame for your accident you should still be eligible for workers’ compensation as long as you have fulfilled all the other requirements. Who is not Covered Under Ford Motors Workers’ Compensation? A common reason for denying a workers’ compensation claim is that the accident took place outside the workplace area of Ford Motors such as an auto accident on the way to work. Another reason is failure to meet the statute of limitations enforced by the particular state where the accident took place. Claims often have to be filed within a matter of a few days following the accident. Some workers also fail to meet the requirement of letting a supervisor at Ford Motors know within 24 hours of the accident taking place. Sometimes an employee claims he has fallen sick due to Ford Motor’s work environment. This is hard to prove unless a workers’ compensation lawyer takes up the case and has experience of working with sick and injured employees from Ford Motors. Contact a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer If you are having trouble with getting your worker’s compensation claim you should consult a lawyer before you are denied your workers’ compensation from Ford Motors. The lawyer will work on your behalf to get the right amount of compensation until you have fully recovered and are able to return to your job at Ford Motors. Complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get connected with an attorney that takes cases in your area today! A statue of limitations does apply for filing a claim, so don’t wait for it to be too late. *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 Ford Motors, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources How Much is a Domino's Claim Worth?* Worker's Compensation As a Ford Motor Employee*
