Lundgren Law Offices, P.C.
"A great lawyer is an efficient problem solver, a compassionate counselor, and a determined advocate."
Eric Lundgren
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Lundgren Law Offices, P.C.
"A great lawyer is an efficient problem solver, a compassionate counselor, and a determined advocate." Eric Lundgren |
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INJURED ON THE JOB? When you are injured on the job in the State of Wyoming, you may find yourself thrust into the legal system by your employer's objection to compensation for your injuries or by the Wyoming Division of Worker's Safety and Compensation's decision to deny your claim for benefits. These cases often pit an injured employee against the resources of the employer, the State of Wyoming, or both. Lundgren Law Offices, P.C. works hard to assure that fair compensation is awarded to Wyoming's injured employees through the Worker's Compensation program. In cases where you have a right to appointed counsel, your attorneys fees may be paid by the Division of Worker's Safety & Compensation . Lundgren Law Offices, P.C. handles workers compensation cases involving:
PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS BY MEETING THE FILING DEADLINES If you have been injured on the job in the State of Wyoming, you should IMMEDIATELY submit a written report to your employer notifying them of the injury and attendant circumstances. You should also IMMEDIATELY submit a Report of Injury (on the form provided by the State of Wyoming, Division of Workers Safety & Compensation) to the Wyoming Division of Workers' Safety & Compensation. If your employer does not have the Report of Injury form, you can obtain one from the Wyoming Division of Worker's Safety & Compensation. The statutory claim procedures can be found in Wyo. Stat Ann. §§ 27‑14‑501 - 27-14-511. Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 27-14-502 specifies the time limits for submitting injury reports to the employer and to the Division of Workers' Safety & Compensation. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, NOT YOUR EMPLOYER'S, TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS TO THE DIVISION OF WORKERS SAFETY & COMPENSATION. IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A TIMELY REPORT OF INJURY TO YOUR EMPLOYER AND/OR THE DIVISION OF WORKERS SAFETY & COMPENSATION YOU MAY BE DENIED WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS. After submitting your injury report for, pay close attention to any correspondence you receive from your employer or the Division of Worker's Safety & Compensation. In particular, read carefully all notices of decision which grant, affect, or deny benefits. These decisions typically have a deadline for you to object to the decision and request a hearing. If you do not agree with a decision, submit a written objection requesting a contested case hearing immediately on receipt of the decision. Do not be late in submitting your objection and request for hearing. Failure to submit your written objection and request for hearing on time can jeopardize your rights and may result in the automatic denial of your right to contest a decision regarding your workers' compensation benefits. If you are close to the deadline for objection, we suggest that you hand deliver your objection and request for hearing and get a received stamped copy from the Division. If you choose to mail your objection, we suggest using certified mail, return receipt requested so you can prove the date of delivery. TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFITS If you are injured on the job in Wyoming, and if your injury renders you unable to work, you may be entitled to temporary total disability ("TTD") benefits until you are able to return to work. You should submit a temporary total disability benefits application, with a certification by your physician, immediately after you begin missing work. Although your case worker generally provides you with an application form, you can obtain additional forms from the Wyoming Division of Worker's Safety & Compensation. Pay attention to the dates for which your physician certifies your disability because you will need to see your physician periodically to have the physician recertify your disability. Failure to keep your TTD certifications current could result in the loss of TTD benefits.
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