Workers Compensation and Adaptive Equipment
Workers’ Compensation Law requires employers to award benefits to workers who have been injured ill as a result of their job. Workers’ Compensation, in many cases, may include financial coverage for Assistive Technology devices.
The goal of Workers’ Compensation is to help people live life as comfortably as they were able to before getting hurt. Many types of assistive technology can be used to meet this goal. These can include, but are not limited to: mobility devices such as wheelchairs or walkers, a wheelchair-accessible van or car, adaptive equipment added to the home, or other aids for daily living.
It is recommended to be as thorough as possible when settling a workers’ compensation claim. You should not sign a waiver or release form before you obtain medical evidence and wait to determine:
- if the disability is permanent
- if there are other disabilities from the injury
- what kind of adaptive technology items you may need for the future
Workers’ compensation cases can be complex. Keep in mind, there are time limits to let your employer know you have been hurt at work, as well as time limits to file a claim. A lawyer specializing in these types of claims can prove an excellent resource, and should be contacted about the workers’ compensation claim soon after you have been hurt due to your work. This increases your chances of receiving the proper amount of funding to cover any mobility equipment you may require. Most workers’ compensation lawyers charge a fee only if you win your case.
If you have started a claim and have questions about how Workers’ Compensation claims can assist with your wheelchair accessible conversion vehicle, contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist.