Workplace Injuries

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Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment and alert employees of any potential hazards and dangers. However, depending on the physical nature of the job, there are many ways employees can get hurt while at work. Accidents and repetitive motion injuries can cause serious negative health consequences resulting in inability to work on a short-term or long-term basis. We provide initial and follow up visits to assist full recovery for an unrestricted return to work.

Workers Compensation

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Also known as Workman’s Compensation, New Mexico laws ensure that if you are injured on the job or suffer a work-related illness you will be fairly compensated for medical bills and any lost wages resulting from the injury or illness.

What are Common Workplace Injuries?

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Employers have a duly to provide a safe working environment and alert employees of any potential hazards and dangers. However, depending on the physical nature of the job, there are many ways you can get hurt while at work. Accidents and repetitive motion injuries can cause serious negative health consequences resulting in inability to work on a short-term or bng-term basis.

Common work-related injuries and illnesses that result in the filing of a worker, compensation claim include:

  • Broken bones
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Crush injuries
  • Exposure to hazardous or toxic substances
  • Hearing loss
  • Knee, hip, shoulder, and other joint injuries
  • Lower and upper back injuries
  • Slip and fall injuries

Does My Employer Have to Pay for My Workplace Injury?

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Worker’s compensation laws vary by State, but every State has instituted Some Sort of protection system that will help in cases of work-related injuries or illnesses.

Most states. including New Mexico, provide for legal tights of workers for work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses that take place on the job, including:

  • The right for an employee to file a worker’s compensation claim for injury or illness.
  • The right to pursue medical treatment for the injury or illness as prescribed by a doctor.
  • The right to return to the same job and duties when a doctor approves you to do so.
  • The right to permanent disability compensation if you are unable to return to work because of the injury or illness.
  • The right to appeal any decision made by your employer, their insurance company, or the courts.

What Happens if My Employer Denies Responsibility For My Workplace Injury?

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If your employer denies responsibility for your work related injury or illness or disputes your worker’s compensation claim, you have a right to appeal. A worker’s compensation attorney can help navigate your case through an appeal or lawsuit against your employer. You have the right to sue your employer for reckless or intentional actions that cause injury or illness, but you will need to waive your right to worker, compensation insurance to do so. Courts can award a wide range of damages for workers injured on the job due to the actions of others, including:

Lost Wages

Medical expenses

Mental anguish

Pain and suffering

Punitive damages