{"id":5889,"date":"2017-03-02T19:28:20","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T00:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/practiceareas\/workers-compensation-faq\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T16:54:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T20:54:44","slug":"compensacion-de-trabajadores-preguntas-frecuentes","status":"publish","type":"practiceareas","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/es\/areas-de-practica-2\/compensacion-de-trabajadores-preguntas-frecuentes\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers’ Compensation FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Informaci\u00f3n \u00fatil sobre lesiones y enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo<\/h2>\n

Con la cantidad de tiempo que el trabajador adulto promedio pasa en el lugar de trabajo o realizando tareas laborales, no es de extra\u00f1ar que en 2010 se produjeran m\u00e1s de tres millones de enfermedades y lesiones no mortales solo en la industria privada (seg\u00fan estad\u00edsticas presentadas por la Oficina de estad\u00edsticas laborales<\/a>). Afortunadamente, los trabajadores lesionados pueden estar cubiertos por workers’ compensation<\/a>, which offers benefits for lost earnings and medical expenses for work-related injuries and occupational diseases. You can learn more about workers’ comp by reviewing the frequently asked questions included below:<\/p>\n

What is workers’ compensation?<\/h3>\n

Workers’ compensation is a system wherein employers are required to cover, or provide insurance that covers, medical expenses and lost earnings for employees’ work-related injuries and illnesses.<\/p>\n

\u00bfNecesito probar que alguien m\u00e1s caus\u00f3 mis lesiones?<\/h3>\n

One of the main advantages of workers’ compensation is that the injured worker does not need to prove that someone else was at fault for his or her injuries. The only requirement is that the injury is related to the worker’s job duties or occurred at work.<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 es una enfermedad profesional? \u00bfC\u00f3mo s\u00e9 si mi enfermedad est\u00e1 cubierta?<\/h3>\n

An occupational disease is a medical condition caused by the victim’s place of employment or job duties. Some examples may include mesotelioma<\/a> causado por exposici\u00f3n al asbesto<\/a> en las instalaciones de fabricaci\u00f3n, pulm\u00f3n negro en los mineros del carb\u00f3n y envenenamiento por plomo que afecta a los trabajadores que manejan plomo o compuestos de plomo.<\/p>\n

\u00bfCu\u00e1les son algunos tipos comunes de accidentes laborales?<\/h3>\n

Las ca\u00eddas son uno de los tipos m\u00e1s comunes de accidentes laborales, con 208 470 casos reportados solo en 2010 (seg\u00fan la Oficina de Estad\u00edsticas Laborales). Otros incidentes comunes incluyen Resbalar y caer<\/a> accidentes, accidentes automovil\u00edsticos, lesiones por ca\u00edda de objetos y accidentes causados por maquinaria, herramientas o equipos pesados.<\/p>\n

\u00bfMi lesi\u00f3n estar\u00e1 cubierta incluso si yo fuera responsable?<\/h3>\n

Your on-the-job injury should be covered by workers’ compensation even if you were responsible, as long as you did not act intentionally to cause harm or were not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n

Am I entitled to workers’ comp benefits if I lost a loved one in an on-the-job accident?<\/h3>\n

Families of workers who have lost their lives in work-related accidents or from occupational diseases may be entitled to benefits for funeral costs and lost earnings. This compensation can make a significant difference in a family’s ability to face a more stable financial future.<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 debo hacer si me lesion\u00e9 en el trabajo?<\/h3>\n

If you have been injured at work, make sure you inform your manager or supervisor right away. Seek medical treatment (except in emergency situations, you must obtain treatment from a medical provider authorized by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board). You must also inform your employer, in writing, of what occurred. If you wait too long to tell your employer, you may lose the right to workers’ comp benefits. You will need to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, which you can do on your own or with the help of an attorney. You may find it helpful to involve an attorney early in the process, as filing a claim and seeking benefits can be complex.<\/p>\n

\u00bfNecesito contratar a un abogado para manejar mi reclamo?<\/h3>\n

You are not required to hire an attorney to handle your workers’ compensation claim. However, filing a claim and securing fair benefits can be difficult, particularly if your employer or the workers’ comp insurance company tries to deny that your injuries are work-related. An attorney can ensure your rights are protected, can help expedite the process by properly filing your claim and can help if any issues should arise, such as a denial.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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