Are you suffering from an injury that occurred while you were at work?

Are you unable to work because of the injury?

Facing medical expenses and bills?

Last year, there were 110,941 claims under the Workers Compensation Board. Many workers fail to collect all their eligible financial benefits because they assume they do not need a workers compensation or injury lawyer for the claim process.

At Martin G. Schulz & Associates, our experienced worker’s compensation lawyers will fight to protect your rights and assets. Each Alberta or British Columbia worker’s compensation lawyer at our firm is skilled in fighting against workers compensation insurance companies and employers who fail to uphold their obligations. Our lawyers at Martin G. Schulz & Associates will aggressively fight to protect your legal rights and to collect benefits for lost wages, medical care and for permanent or partial disability.

Most of us spend many hours at work, and a substantial number of employees work in hazardous industries.

Some examples of the most common causes for workplace accidents are:

• Slip and fall incidents
• Vehicle accidents
• Exposure to toxic, hazardous and dangerous substances
• Faulty, defective or dangerous equipment, sometimes this cause of an accident can also result in a product liability injury
• Workplace violence

Many individuals aren't aware that a workers compensation case can have other parties at fault beyond the employer. Additionally, these third parties can also be sued by one of our lawyers to even further increase the amount of money you can recover. Compensation for your workplace related injury may include medical expenses, lost income and benefits, loss of earning capacity, and more.

Workers' compensation laws specify a limited period of time during which injured workers must submit a workers' compensation claim following an injury or the discovery that they suffer from a work-related illness. While delayed claims might be allowed in some limited circumstances, they raise the risk that the claimant will receive no compensation. Thus, if you have suffered a work-related harm and are considering discussing your case with an attorney prior to filing a workers' compensation claim, you should do so as soon as possible after your injury occurs.

Workers compensation laws are geared at benefiting employers by minimizing their liability for a workplace injury or illness that an employee incurs. These laws are intended as an agreement between employees and employers. In exchange for giving up their right to file a lawsuit regarding a workplace injury, employees are allowed to obtain compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation and lost wages. Therefore, generally the only solution for recovering from a work-related injury is under the British Columbia or Alberta workers compensation laws. However, this process is lengthy, complicated and frustrating. The lawyers at Martin G. Schulz & Associates are skilled at analyzing your individual case to discover other possible claims.

Because employers are required under Alberta or British Columbia law to provide workers compensation insurance, an employee cannot sue his employer, with a few exceptions. This differs drastically from a personal injury case because it does not matter how the accident occurred or who is responsible for it. Even if the worker suffering from the injury is responsible for the accident due to carelessness, they are still entitled to workers compensation benefits. Although a workers compensation claim can obtain reimbursement for medical bills, lost wages, scheduled awards for loss of use or physical disability, it does not include compensation for pain and suffering. In most cases, the worker suffering from the illness or injury can also file a personal injury lawsuit. With a personal injury claim, you can recover money for pain and suffering, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, physical impairment and other damages.

If you are suffering from an injury received while on the job in Alberta or BC, call us toll-free at Martin G. Schulz & Associates today at 1-800-253-2105. We will provide you with a free consultation and free legal advice. Let us help you understand your legal options and walk you through Alberta or British Columbia workers compensation laws. Our goal is to protect your rights and get you the best settlement for your injury.