Workers Compensation
If you suffer an injury at work, you
may be covered by the Kansas Workers Compensation Act. Workers
compensation is a form of insurance that covers most employees injured in
the work place, regardless of fault. Workers compensation provides for one
hundred percent (100%) of your medical expenses, weekly benefits while you
are unable to work, and a recovery for any permanent medical impairment or
legal disability. Kansas law requires prompt notice to the employer and
prompt filing of a written claim, all within certain time limits. These
time limits differ depending on the date of the accident and whether
benefits have been paid to you or your medical provider, or there may be
other circumstances unique to your case.
Compensation for permanent disability will differ, depending on the part
or parts of the body injured. Injuries to the back, neck, hip, both
shoulders, both arms, both wrists or hands, or both legs are called
"unscheduled injuries" and are treated legally in a much different manner
than the "scheduled" injuries to one shoulder, one leg
(leg/knee/ankle/foot) or one arm (elbow/wrist/hand).
A contingency fee of twenty-five percent (25%) of the court appointed
monetary award will be withheld by the firm if services are provided.
Please contact Slape and Howard, Chtd. for a free initial consultation
and evaluation. If your injuries fall under the Kansas
Workers Compensation Act, the only risk you take is by not seeking out an
attorney and understanding your rights.
You may also submit your potential case information to Slape and Howard,
Chtd. by clicking by
clicking here.