Compensation Lawyer for Librarians

Were injured while working as a librarian? If so, you could have the right to apply for workers compensation benefits. Although many people might argue that librarians cannot possibly get injured on the job, the truth is that librarians can suffer extensive injuries on the job, due to heavy lifting, repetitive motions, and slips, for example. To explore your right to apply for workers compensation benefits after a work accident, please do not hesitate to reach out to a librarian workers compensation attorney here at our law firm.

The Normandie Law Firm has decades of experience handling personal injury claims and workplace injury claims. Our attorneys who handle librarian workers comp claims are more than ready to handle your claim and help you recover the payout that you are owed. Whether you are pursuing a workers compensation claim or are filing a civil lawsuit against your employer or a negligent third party, our experts can help you. Contact us today!

Some of the Injuries that Librarians could Suffer on the Job

Some examples of the injuries that librarians could suffer while working could include the following:

• Repetitive strain injuries (caused by constant typing, scanning barcodes, shelving books, etc.), such as carpal tunnel, tendonitis, etc.
• Neck pain, shoulder pain, and back pain (from lifting heavy books, prolonged sitting, reaching for high shelves, etc.)
• Minor cuts and punctures (from handling box cutters, staplers and staples, and paper)
• Eye strain and chronic headaches (caused by poor lighting and prolonged screen use)
• Back injuries, neck injuries, head injuries, head injuries, and more from slip and falls or trip and falls
• And more

In general, librarians are most at-risk to suffering repetitive strain injuries, musculoskeletal strains, and slip and fall incidents. Although the rate of injury is low compared to other industries, librarians can certainly suffer workplace injuries that could make them eligible to receive workers compensation benefits.

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Can I Apply to Receive Workers Compensation Benefits?
Yes, an injured librarian can apply to receive workers compensation benefits. In general, getting workers comp benefits is simple. The injured worker must seek the appropriate medical care, report the incident/injury to the employer, and fill out a form. The employer must make the form available to the employee, fill out the designated field once returned, and send the form out to the workers comp insurance company. Typically, an injure employee can get a response within 14 days, although they may start receiving benefits sooner.

Although applying for workers compensation benefits after an accident is supposed to be a simple task, there are a number of complications that could arise that could prevent injured employees from being able to access their workers comp benefits. These complications could require the help of a lawyer with experience in librarian workers compensation lawsuits. These complications include the following:

• The employer does not carry any workers compensation insurance coverage
• The employer does not carry enough workers compensation insurance coverage
• The workers compensation claim was wrongfully denied

If you encountered any of these issues after applying for workers compensation benefits after your work injury, it is important that you reach out to a librarian workplace accident attorney. Even when there is no insurance coverage or the application is wrongfully denied, librarians can receive workers compensation benefits by hiring a workers compensation lawyer.

To ensure that you understand the options available for you based on your specific situation, contact a librarian injury lawyer at your earliest convenience.

Can I File a Civil Lawsuit?

Yes, a librarian can sue his/her employer for workers compensation benefits. When you apply for workers comp, you generally waive your right to file a lawsuit. However, if the issues listed above apply to your situation, then you could certainly take legal action with the help of an attorney who specializes in librarian work injury lawsuits. Your lawyer will handle your claim to ensure that you recover the benefits that you are owed after your work incident.

Depending on the details surrounding your situation, you may have the right to pursue other claims. For instance, if the incident was caused by the negligence of your employer, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against your employer directly (although you will only be able to sue if you do not apply for workers comp benefits). If the incident was caused because of a defective product, you could have the right to file a product liability lawsuit against a product manufacturer. Similarly, if the incident was caused by another negligent party or entity, you could likely pursue a claim.

Without a doubt, a librarian who is injured at work has a number of options available to them. Contact a work-related injury lawyer for librarians at your earliest convenience for more information.

The Normandie Law Firm Can Help

If you are looking for an attorney with expertise in librarian workers compensation, look no further. Our team has decades of experience handling workers compensation cases and helping injured employees recover the compensation that they are owed. Our permanent injury workers comp lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you may need. Our firm is proud to offer free legal services, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and ensure that you have access to the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on a strict contingency structure, meaning that you will not be responsible for paying any legal costs whatsoever if your lawsuit is not successful.

Contact out firm to speak with our librarian medical bills workers comp lawyers today.

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