New Orleans, LA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/06/2014 -- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately three million workplace illnesses and injuries of the nonfatal type were reported in 2012 by private industry employees. Sadly, another 4,383 workers lost their lives while on the job in 2012, nearly 12 each day. "When one has been injured on the job, he or she typically turns to workers' compensation, not realizing they may be entitled to a great deal more than what is being provided and this is where JohnFoxAssociates.com (http://www.johnfoxassociates.com) can be of help," John Fox, founder of the law firm, declares.

Workers' compensation started as an insurance policy for those hurt while on the job, yet it wasn't designed to pay the employee his or her full wages. "Many are shocked to find workers' compensation only pays two-thirds of the worker's average weekly pay when he or she cannot work due to injuries sustained while on the job, pay referred to as temporary total disability. For those employees able to work in a limited capacity, supplemental earnings benefits are paid, equaling to two-thirds of the difference between the employee's pay before the injury or illness and the amount earned once the worker is released for limited duty," Fox explains.

In addition to the compensation for lost wages, the program pays for all medical expenses related to the illness or injury and there are other benefits which one may be entitled to under the law. According to Fox, workers often fail to realize what is due to them under state law and, due to the injuries or illness, don't have the time, energy or desire to learn. John Fox & Associates helps those who find themselves in this situation as everyone deserves to be reimbursed for injuries sustained on the job or elsewhere.

Furthermore, the attorneys at John Fox & Associates ensure the employer isn't putting unfair conditions on the employee, such as demanding the employee uses doctors picked by the employer. "Although the employer retains the right to have the employee periodically examined by the doctor of their choosing, the employee chooses one doctor in each specialty, a doctor paid for by the employer. When John Fox & Associates works with a client, they explain the laws concerning this and a great deal more so the employee can focus on regaining his or her strength and health which should always be the ultimate goal," Fox declares.

About John Fox & Associates
John Fox & Associates provides experienced, highly qualified legal representation for those injured on the job or in various other situations as handling the claim without this type of representation typically leads to problems in the future for the injured parties. Insurance companies work to pay the least amount possible for each claim and have experts on their side to achieve this goal. Those who are injured deserve the same and John Fox & Associates provides this assistance.

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When One Is Injured on the Job, He or She Deserves Fair Compensation Promptly

New Orleans, LA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/16/2013 -- According to Kristin Wall, president and chief executive officer of Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp., fewer workers file workers' compensation claims during economic downturns as employers typically retain experienced employees, those who also tend to have the best safety record. "The economy continues to show signs of improvement, with unemployment figures dropping and jobless claims decreasing, which may lead to an increase in workers' compensation claims and John Fox and Associates (JohnFoxAssociates.com) offers assistance to those who find themselves in need of legal representation after being injured on the job," John Fox, head of the law firm, declares.

In Lousiana, worker's compensation pays 2/3 of the worker's average weekly wage when he or she is unable to work due to an injury sustained on the job. This payment, known as temporary total disability, is in addition to the money paid by the insurance company to cover the medical expenses related to the injury. "Workers need to understand when this money is due, how it will be paid and what they are entitled to under the law as insurance carriers work to reduce the amount they must pay out. Anyone injured while on the job needs to ensure they have the same type of representation to get the compensation due to them," Fox goes on to say.

Employees who are able to work, but in a limited capacity, remain entitled to compensation also, although the monies received are referred to as wage-loss benefits or supplemental earnings benefits. "To determine the amount to be paid to the employee, the employer calculates what the employee was earning before the injury and what the employee makes while on limited duty. The employer is then responsible for paying two-thirds of this difference to the employee. There are exceptions to this though, which is where an attorney, such as those at John Fox and Associates (johnfoxassociates.com), can be of great help," Fox continues.

The key to a successful claim lies in the timely filing of the claim, and laws governing the time period required to file are very complex. "When someone is injured on the job, they need to immediately seek the services of an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure their rights are protected and they receive payment in a timely manner. The injuries sustained need to be the top focus of the employee and his or her loved ones, not when or if payment will be received. The attorneys at John Fox and Associates work to ensure this is the case for each client served," Fox proclaims.

About John Fox and Associates
John Fox and Associates offers more than 77 combined years of legal experience, many of these in workers' compensation and personal injury law. The majority of cases handled focus on workers' compensation as this is an area where many need assistance to ensure fair compensation is obtained.

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