An injured worker may not sue his or her employer for an on-the-job injury. Worker’s Compensation is not a lawsuit. No matter how much the employer is at fault for the injury, that employer may not be sued for the injury. According to the Worker’s Compensation Act, an "employer" is not only your employer, but also anyone who works for your employer. Your claim for an on-the-job injury against your employer is for Worker’s Compensation benefits only

The only way you can be sure you have gotten everything you have coming because of your work-related injury is to ask somebody who is completely familiar with the law and your rights. That person should also be concerned with your rights, not the insurance company’s rights or your employer’s rights under the law. Contact Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf for all of your worker's compensation needs.

Yes, in general, you should cooperate with the insurance company and the employer when you have a work-related injury. You should report your injury as soon as possible to your employer. Your employer should then contact its worker’s compensation insurance company. The insurance company will contact you and ask you the details of your injury. You should cooperate by telling them the details of your injury. However, never give a recorded statement to the insurance company or your employer, and never sign any statements that you have given. Contact Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf for questions and concerns about your claim.

This claim for occupational loss of hearing is normally made upon retirement. There is a formula in the Worker’s Compensation Law which determines whether or not your hearing loss is large enough to make a claim for worker’s compensation benefits. An experienced worker’s compensation attorney will know how to interpret your hearing loss tests and which doctors to use to set up an examination for a hearing loss test. You should contact us immediately upon retirement if you believe you have a hearing loss due to your job.

We have found that, when the insurance company denies a claim, it hires the best and most experienced lawyers it can to defend it at the hearing. You should do the same. If your claim is denied, or you think you have more coming, contact Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf and we will try to help you in every way we can.

You have the right to go the doctor of your choice for treatment. You should tell the insurance company what doctor you have chosen. If the insurance company wants to send someone to go with you to your doctor’s appointment you should refuse to let them. You do not have to let anyone else come in to your doctor’s office while you are being treated. Contact Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf for your worker's compensation questions and concerns.

A lawyer who concentrates his or her practice in the area of workers’ compensation is not only helpful, but truly a necessity. Think of the need for an attorney in these situations the same way you would think of skilled tradesmen in other situations. Please contact Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf and we'll review your case with you.