What can I do if I was injured on the job and my boss does not want to pay me for it? I was working out of town, and I developed a staff infection in my knee. I have been unable to work for the remainder of the time. I have been out of town for work. Before I left, my boss and I agreed on a certain amount I would get paid for the job. Since I was unable to work my boss now does not want to pay me what we agreed on. I'm also going to have to spend more time in the hospital when I return home. Is there any compensation I can receive for lost wages, them not wanting to pay, and medical bills?

A: You should file a workers' compensation claim and after three days of being off of work with a doctor's excuse it will be covered under insurance and you will be paid work comp weekly benefits. If the doctor keeps you off of work for 10 days, then they will make up the first three days off of work.

After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer. Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for over 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois. Call us.

If you have a question about your case, give us a call or drop us an email. LOMBARDI LAW FIRM - 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. If you or your spouse are involved in a work accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim.
Steve Lombardi, Attorney