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Why are people using GoFundMe to recover from work injuries?

On Behalf of | Oct 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation |

A workplace injury can quickly take away a person’s health and ability to earn income. Even if a victim of a workplace injury is not earning income, debts are still piling up. Workers’ compensation is meant to cover the cost of recovery, so why are so many people turning to GoFundMe to try to recover from a workplace injury?

Thousands of people are seeking compensation from a workplace injury through this alternative method. If workers’ compensation is supposed to cover these injuries, why does anyone turn to other options?

Why aren’t people earning workers’ compensation?

Although workers’ compensation is meant to protect employees, there are many ways that a victim of an accident can miss out on their payment. There are several mistakes someone can make that can cost them their compensation, such as:

  • Failure to report the accident
  • Not seeking a second medical opinion
  • Failure to provide a thorough medical history to the doctor
  • Failure to complete necessary forms
  • Not returning to work on time
  • Not complying with doctor’s orders

These are accidents that can come from not understanding the workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation attorney can help you avoid these pitfalls and earn the benefits you deserve from your employer. Without fair compensation, a victim of an accident is forced to turn to other avenues for help.

Do not lose your fair compensation

An experienced lawyer knows how to pursue compensation while avoiding common mistakes. Their guidance can help victims of a work accident earn the best possible outcome in a claim for compensation. The biggest mistake a victim can make is to wait to seek compensation, so be sure to reach out to an attorney immediately following an accident.

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