If you’ve been injured while working for a temp agency, also known as a staffing agency, you may be facing an uphill battle to secure the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. From making sure the right employer or employers are named correctly in your claim and notified to getting the benefits you need started, dealing with a temp agency can get complicated very quickly. Here are some points to consider and understand if your find yourself in such a situation.
What Makes Temporary Agency Injuries Complicated?
When you’re employed through a temp agency, you may not realize you’re typically working in what’s known as a dual employment arrangement. This means you technically have two employers: the temp agency that placed you and the company where you were assigned to work. This relationship can create confusion when it comes to determining which entity is responsible for your workers’ compensation after a temp job injury claim.
- Who’s responsible for your benefits? Typically, the temp agency carries workers’ compensation insurance for its employees. However, depending on the circumstances of your injury, the company you were placed with might share some responsibility. Sorting this out can be complex.
- Common pitfalls for injured workers: Many temp workers face challenges like being incorrectly classified as independent contractors (who aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation in many situations), being pressured to return to work too soon, or dealing with denied claims due to misunderstandings about their employment status.
Your Right to Workers’ Comp After a Temp Job Injury
No matter who you work for, if you’re injured on the job in North Carolina for a company that is required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance, you have the right to workers’ compensation benefits.
These benefits can cover:
- Medical expenses: All reasonable and necessary treatment related to your injury.
- Wage replacement: If your injury prevents you from working temporarily or permanently.
- Disability benefits: Compensation for lasting impairments caused by your injury.
However, navigating the workers’ compensation system can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with complicated situations like dual employment with staffing agencies. Insurance companies may try to minimize your claim or shift responsibility between the temp agency and the employer you were placed with, leaving you stuck in the middle.
How Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group Can Help With Your Workers’ Comp After a Temp Job Injury
Our workers’ compensation team has years of experience handling claims for temp workers and understands the unique challenges you may face. We know the laws governing temp agencies and their employees, and we’re here to ensure you’re not taken advantage of.
- We’ll investigate thoroughly: We’ll work to establish clear responsibility for your injury, working to see that the correct party’s insurance pays your claim as required by the facts and law of your case.
- We’ll handle the paperwork: Workers’ comp claims involve tight deadlines and detailed forms. We’ll work to see that everything is done correctly and on time.
- We’ll fight for fair compensation: If your claim is denied or undervalued, we’ll advocate for your rights in negotiations or hearings.
You don’t have to face this process alone. At Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, we believe in standing up for everyday people who’ve been hurt on the job. We’ll fight to get you the medical care and financial support you deserve so you can focus on your recovery.
If you or someone you know has been injured while working for a temp agency, don’t wait to get help. Contact us today for a consultation, and let our skilled workers’ compensation team guide you every step of the way.
