Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Workers Compensation Claim

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Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Workers
Compensation Claim
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Here is how drugs and alcohol could affect your
workers compensation claim.
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The Eligibility
In most cases, an individual who got injured on
the job is entitled to compensation. This
compensation serves to provide the injured
individual with
Medical benefits
2/3 of the lost wages
Costs of retraining for another working position
Compensation for permanent injuries
Compensation for permanent injuries Benefits to
the surviving family if the injured individual
died as a result of the injuries sustained
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On-The Job Alcohol Use
When it comes to alcohol usage, the same rules
apply if the employer can prove that the person
under the influence was impaired because of the
effects of alcohol, the injured individual may
lose their right to file a claim. These
consequences can affect ones workers
compensation claim in a few different ways
Reducing the total amount of benefits that one
can receive
Leaving one without any benefits
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Get Workers Compensation Claim
Be sure to contact workers compensation attorneys
in Los Angeles from the Law Offices of Kropach
Kropach right after getting injured on the job to
obtain a free case evaluation and professional
legal advice. An attorney will help you
understand the situation you are in, as well as
help, provide you with the best possible
solution.
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Contact Law Offices of Kropach Kropach
Address 1055 W 7th St 33rd Floor Los Angeles,
CA 90017 Phone [phone] Website
https//www.williamkropach.com/Contact.shtml