Injured on the job on a machine ,was seeing a doctor for injury. This happen in june 2011,can the employer terminate me.
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Why would your company terminate you? You can actually receive a worker's compensation, given that the injury took place in the workplace. You will have a problem if your boss/company is not willing to pay for it. And in this case, you would need the help of a personal injury lawyer from theledgerlawfirm.com for you to receive compensation for your injury and damages.
No, there isn't any way they could fire you. As a matter of fact, according to accidentattorneyhelp.com you can even collect compensation to cover for the injuries you have incurred. Keep all medical records and other legal and important documents with you, you will need it in the future. On the other hand, since this accident happened in the year 2011, I believe this isn't within the statute of limitations, THAT if you wanted to file for claims. Your employer can only fire you for other reasons such as violating the company rules and others.
Being injured on the job and receiving workers’ compensation does not guarantee job protection, but termination must follow legal guidelines. Employers cannot legally fire an employee solely because they were injured or filed for workers’ compensation. Such an action would be considered retaliation, which is prohibited under workers’ compensation laws in most states.
However, there are circumstances where termination may still occur. For example, an employer can terminate an employee for reasons unrelated to their injury, such as poor performance, violation of company policies, or if the position is no longer necessary due to company restructuring. Employers may also terminate an employee if their injury prevents them from performing essential job functions, provided they have made reasonable accommodations as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Employees who believe they were wrongfully terminated while on workers’ comp should consult an attorney specializing in employment or workers’ compensation law. Retaliatory termination claims can result in legal consequences for employers.
It’s important to differentiate between job protection and compensation. Workers’ compensation(954-618-1776) ensures financial support for medical expenses and lost wages due to workplace injuries, but it does not inherently guarantee job security unless covered by other protections like Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).