What to Do if Your Employer Withholds Compensation for Burn Injuries You Suffered in the Workplace

Suffering a burn injury in the workplace can have a significant impact on a victim’s life, both physically and financially. In addition to the pain and recovery process, dealing with lost wages or withheld compensation from your employer can make the situation even more stressful. Unfortunately, some employers may attempt to deny or delay rightful compensation for workplace injuries, leaving employees struggling to make ends meet.

If you find yourself in this situation, understanding your legal rights and knowing what steps to take is crucial to protecting your financial future and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. Our board certified attorneys at Hodges & Foty, LLP can assist you in protecting your rights and obtaining compensation from your employer. Please reach out to us at (713) 523-0001 or through our contact form to retain help from one of our dedicated attorneys.

What Should You Do if Your Employer Withheld Your Compensation After an Injury at Work?

It is unacceptable if your compensation has been withheld after you have suffered a burn injury in your workplace. After all, you have already likely jumped through several hoops to obtain compensation for your burns and other injuries. If a legal decision or court ruling has confirmed that you are entitled to compensation, your employer is required by law to provide it. It is illegal for them to withhold any payment that the court has determined you are owed. This means that if a court has closed your case in your favor, your employer must comply with the decision and ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

If you need assistance pursuing or continuing litigation or other legal proceedings, an attorney from Hodges & Foty, LLP can help. We have significant experience and a history of bringing success to our clients, and our firm can do the same for you during your employment compensation claim. Our team also has experience handling claims involving burn injuries, so we can assist you in prioritizing your healing and recovery.

Common Reasons Employers Will Withhold Compensation

There are several reasons why an employer might withhold compensation after an injury you have experienced in the workplace. The following are some of the most common reasons:

• Communicating with insurance is complex, meaning your employer may not know whether their insurance is responsible for covering temporary income benefits.
• Your employer paying your full salary may not be covered by insurance after the fact, so they may be protecting the company’s profits and financial well-being. They may find this beneficial in comparison to accidentally waiving the right to reimbursement.
• The insurance carrier may contest responsibility for paying compensation.
• The company may be waiting for insurance to conduct an investigation.
• The employer has already paid the required benefits after an injury.
• There may be suspended or reduced benefits related to other offers of employment.

An attorney from Hodges & Foty, LLP can help you assess the circumstances, speak on your behalf during litigation, and more.

Employer Refusing to Give You Compensation? Get the Support You Need From a Hodges & Foty, LLP, Workplace Injury Lawyer

If your employer is withholding compensation for a burn injury you suffered at work, you do not have to face this challenge alone. At Hodges & Foty, LLP, we are committed to helping you secure the compensation you are owed. 

Our attorneys have extensive experience handling workplace injury claims and will stand by your side. Contact us today at (713) 523-0001 or through our contact form.