Workplace Injury Lawyer Wyoming
When Workers’ Comp Won’t Cover You, Turn To Our Wyoming Workplace Injury Lawyer
A workplace accident can happen to anyone at any time. Wyoming employers are required to keep the workplace safe for employees, including providing safety gear and reducing the presence of hazardous conditions. Even Wyoming construction, oil and gas, and farming employees should have a reasonable expectation of safety in the workplace. However, Wyoming is consistently ranked as one of the deadliest states to work in, and even the number of non-fatal per-capita workplace injuries is consistently high. If you have been injured at work or developed an occupational illness because of your workplace conditions, our Wyoming workplace injury lawyer can help you.
At Davis & Johnson Law Office, we offer advice and direction for people who were injured at work. Whether you need help filing or appealing a worker’s compensation claim or you want to know your options for taking legal action, we’re by your side. Call today for a free consultation.
Your Rights After A Workplace Injury Or Diagnosis Of An Occupational Disease
Not all employers in Wyoming are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers in extra-hazardous industries must obtain coverage through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Employers in other industries may choose to obtain coverage, although all employers must register their status (with or without workers’ compensation insurance) with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
Injured employees or those who developed an occupational illness, like mesothelioma or carpal tunnel syndrome, can file a claim through their employer-sponsored workers’ compensation insurance. This benefit is offered at no cost to you and covers all necessary medical care for your injury or illness, plus a partial wage replacement so you can pay your bills while you’re out of work. This should be a fairly straightforward process, although our attorneys can help if your employer denies your valid claim or you are having difficulties getting the benefits you’re entitled to.
If your employer does not have coverage, though, your legal options broaden, and we can explain them to you. For example, you may be able to file a suit for damages against your employer and any other party who contributed to your workplace accident.
Can I Sue After A Wyoming Workplace Injury?
Whether you can file a lawsuit depends on how your injury occurred and what your employer’s coverage status is. If your employer does not have workers’ comp, your only recourse for getting the money to cover your medical bills and other losses is a lawsuit. And, if a third party caused your workplace injury, then you also have the right to file a third-party lawsuit against them, regardless of your employer’s coverage status.
For example, perhaps your injury was caused by the negligence of a vendor or subcontractor on the job site. In that case, you could secure workers’ compensation benefits from your employer and file a suit against the third party for negligence.
Davis & Johnson Law Office represents injured workers like you, supporting your rights to high-quality medical care and other benefits through the state’s workers’ comp system and advocating for you in the courtroom as appropriate. Our Wyoming workplace injury lawyer can guide you through filing a workers’ comp claim, filing a lawsuit, or both. We stand by you at each step of the process. Call us today for a free consultation.