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Workers' Compensation Law
WE PROVIDE FULL SERVICE LEGAL REPRESENTATION NATIONWIDE to federal and postal employees for on-the-job injuries and work-related illness. For professional, technical or managerial employees, please click here.
If a federal or postal employee is injured in the performance of his or her work duties, or develops an illness as a result of carrying out his or her work duties, the employee may be entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits. These benefits include:
1. payment of medical bills for the work-related injury;
2. compensation for lost wages; and
3. compensation for permanent loss of a physical part or function.
Receipt of these benefits is not automatic. In order to receive these benefits, you must file a claim with the Office of Workers' Compensation (OWCP). Your employing agency can, and often will, dispute your claim to benefits. Such disputation will frequently result in a denial of your claim that must be appealed through a maze of procedural options and requirements.
While you are receiving benefits, the OWCP may require that you use only their doctors and that their representative (usually a nurse) attend and monitor your medical visits with your doctor, visit privately with your doctor, and report back to OWCP.
Even if your claim is approved, you are not guaranteed smooth sailing indefinitely. The OWCP will review your case from time to time and may attempt to terminate your right to benefits.
Federal workers' compensation is frequently confusing to federal and postal employees. It is quite common for employees to be completely unaware of their rights. Before you throw your rights away, seek professional advice and assistance in handling your claim.
We can help you at all stages of your case, from filing the initial claim to appealing denial of a claim, protecting your health and rights upon return to work, and in fighting termination of benefits.
UPDATE: If you are an injured worker with an approved OWCP claim, you are a potential target for the USPS NATIONAL REASSESSMENT PROCESS. Click here to learn more.