Many workers know they should get paid when they suffer an injury, illness, or condition caused by their work duties. However, some don't know the benefits they are entitled to under their state laws. So, if you are in this category, it is advisable to work with a lawyer when you suffer harm at work. When you do this, your attorney will ensure you get all the payments you deserve, including the following. 

Medical Benefits

A successful application will enable you to get medical benefits to cover the treatment services you need until you're ready to work again. In addition, the insurance provider should reimburse you for the money you pay from your pocket as you wait for your application to go through. However, the injuries and illnesses your payment will cover depend on your state laws.

In addition, the insurance company may require your caregivers to obtain authorization before treating you. Further, they might even recommend that you get medication from a specific healthcare facility. In such a case, your attorney will recommend you also get a check-up from your preferred doctor. Ultimately, this will ensure that you get a correct diagnosis of your condition so they can calculate the true value of your claim.

Disability Benefits

You may also get payments for the salary you will lose if your injury or illness interferes with your ability to perform your job tasks. However, you must provide evidence to prove that you need time off work to recover. Therefore, your attorney will order a medical examination so that you can get an unbiased report from your doctor. Ultimately, it will show that they have authorized you to spend time off work to avoid worsening your condition. Your doctor will also indicate the time they expect your condition to improve.

Note that this information will enable your lawyer to calculate the payments you will lose until you're ready to resume work. In addition, if your condition leaves you unable to perform any gainful work, your lawyer will calculate and negotiate a payment that will cover the salary you will lose.

Rehabilitation Benefits

Your attorney may also help you to get rehabilitation benefits. In this case, the payments will cover the money you will lose if you cannot perform any duties because of your condition. It will also enable you to get the training you need for new and easier jobs if you cannot return to your pre-injury work duties.

As you can see, you may get different types of payments when you suffer injuries at work. Therefore, working with a workers' comp lawyer is advisable when pursuing payments after suffering harm at work. They will ensure you get all the payments you qualify for under your state laws.

Contact a local workers' compensation lawyer to learn more.