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Suffering a Work Injury? Seek Workers' Compensation with a Des Moines Attorney (Part A)

When you go to your workplace, you expect your employer to look out for your health. However, if you have sustained a work injury, you may be eligible for benefits that will cover your lost wages and medical expenses. Because filing for Workers' Comp can be a complicated process, you should consider hiring a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney to ensure you submit the proper paperwork and fill out the application correctly.

Unfortunately, not all companies value the wellbeing of their employees. If you work for one of these companies, you do have rights to ensure your own safety. A Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can evaluate your situation and explain the law to you so you can avoid a work injury during the line of duty.

Your Rights as an Employee

The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act was passed by the federal government to protect employees from working in a dangerous environment. Many states have also passed similar laws. The law provides workers with rights depending on the severity and immediacy of the hazard in the workplace.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal and/or state department that enforces OSH and establishes safety standards for the workplace. The goal of OSHA is to protect employees from:

• work injuries;
• conditions caused by dangerous environments; and
• known hazards that may contribute to a work injury or death.

Employers are required to provide a workplace free from hazards and provide safety training to workers. In addition, an OSHA job safety notice should be posted, informing employees of their rights. Contact a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney for more details immediately if you feel that your right to a safe working environment is in jeopardy and you are at risk of sustaining a work injury.

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