Vermont Workman’s Compensation
If you are hurt at your job, you will need to report that injury immediately to a superior. Go to your boss or supervisor and let them know what the nature of your injury is as well as when and how it happened. It will then be their responsibility to fill out the proper form to get the claims process underway.
Your next step should be to view this online brochure that will have the answers to many of your questions. Familiarize yourself with everything on that brochure so that you get a full understanding of what is ahead for you and what your responsibilities are to get benefits.
Types Of Benefits In Vermont
There are a variety of benefits you may be eligible for depending on your situation. They include medical, wage replacement, rehabilitation, death, and permanent disability benefits. Make sure you follow every instruction you get from your employer and/or their insurance company. Failure to do so could result in a reduction of a benefit or a forfeiture altogether.
Did Insurance Deny Your Claim?
Not all workers compensation claims are accepted. This is because the insurance company may feel your a claim is fraudulent or incorrect. They also may feel your injury does not qualify for any benefits or that your injury was obtained doing a non work related activity. If your claim is denied, you will have to go through the appeal process and possibly even hire a lawyer.