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Want compensation? Were you injured in a work accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation from the National Insurance Institute due to the impairment of work capacity. The financial compensation is divided into two stages: first there are injury fees, after which a claim for work disability benefits can be filed. In this article, we will present the important details with regards to a work disability claim.
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Receiving compensation - Injury Fees
An employee who is injured in a work accident and as a result of the accident is impaired in his ability to work, may receive two types of compensation from the National Insurance Institute. The first is injury pay, which is paid to the employee for a maximum of 3 months. As long as, after this period, the employee has not returned to his work capacity, fully or partially, he will not be able to continue receiving injury benefits but must file a claim to receive disability benefits from work.
Claim for Work Disability Benefits
When a work accident has left an employee with a disability, he can file a claim for work disability benefits. This will be paid as a monthly allowance or as a one-time grant, according to the percentage of disability determined by the medical committee. As part of this claim, all current medical documents regarding the employee’s condition must be submitted, those that were not submitted when filing a claim for injury compensation. Now we will explain the key details that are important to know regarding a work disability claim.
The Date of Filing the Claim
If you have been injured in a work accident, do not hesitate to contact National Insurance. This is because the employee must submit the claim for injury compensation within 12 months from the date the employee was injured and is unable to work. Filing the claim after this deadline may affect the right to injury compensation and full or partial work disability benefits.
What is better, a one-time grant or a monthly allowance?
The payment for disability benefits from work is given as a one-time grant or a monthly allowance. When the medical committee has determined a degree of permanent disability at a rate of 9-20 percent, a one-time grant will be paid to the employee. If it was determined that the insured has a permanent disability of over 20%, the National Insurance will pay him a monthly allowance. Also, when a temporary disability is determined, the employee will be entitled to a monthly allowance, provided that the degree of disability determined for him is over 9%.
Relevant Medical Documents
The National Insurance Medical Committee, which determines the percentage of disability due to a work accident, bases its decisions mainly on the medical documentation attached to the claim. The importance, therefore, of medical documentation cannot be overstated. The employee must make sure that he has up-to-date medical documents that most accurately reflect his condition and in particular the limitations he suffers from due to the accident.
Appearance Before the Medical Board
The committee’s decision is based, as mentioned, on the medical documentation, but also on its impression of the employee’s condition when he appeared before it. Therefore, the employee must clearly describe the nature and extent of the injury, the limitations from which he suffers, and their effect on his ability to work. Naturally, many are afraid of appearing before the committee, so the employee may be represented on the committee by a representative on his behalf, including an attorney.
Previous Medical Problems
Another important detail is that when determining the disability, the committee will refer only to the medical issues that were caused by the injury at work. That is, if the insured has medical problems that arose before the work accident, as a rule, the medical committee will not take them into account for the purpose of determining the disability. The one exception to this is when said injuries were aggravated as a result of the accident.
Filing an Appeal
An appeal can be filed against the medical committee’s decision within 30 days of receiving the notice of its decision. The medical committee for appeals may cancel or change the decision of the first committee, its decision is final and cannot be appealed except for appeals regarding legal questions to the Regional Labor Court.
Legal Representation
Due to the financial importance of a work disability claim, it is highly recommended not to handle the claim independently, but to contact an expert attorney in the field. The attorney has knowledge and experience dealing with social security and will therefore be able to increase the chances of the claim and the chances of receiving maximal compensation. The lawyer will handle all aspects of the claim, starting with the collection of the relevant medical documentation and the preparation of the claim and ending with the employee’s representation before the medical committee and the appeal process if necessary, in order to achieve the best result.
Having dealt with the complicated bureaucracy of the National Insurance process for many years, Mor & Co. understands the difficulties involved. With many years of experience and representation in all types of proceedings in the area of the National Insurance and the Labor Court, we are equipped with deep legal knowledge and many tools to assist our clients in any area in which they need representation.
Due to our deep understanding of the procedure of the various medical committees and our legal expertise, we are well positioned to provide better legal results than our competitors, as opposed to rights extraction companies who do not have the legal authority to represent their clients in medical committees. Our lawyer will accompany you to the medical committee and ensure the rules of proper law and natural justice are followed.
Our attorneys are authorized to represent you before the medical committees and the court. From the decision to file a claim to the preparation of the medical file, we are here to represent your interests and protect your rights throughout the process.
There are a number of lawyers in our office who specialize in various fields and see disability law and the National Insurance as being one of their missions. We can provide you with support in both Arabic and English to better understand your situation and provide you with professional assistance.
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A group of frequently asked questions that we are asked at consultation meetings in the field of work accidents:
How much money do you get for a work accident?
How do you submit a work accident?
Is it allowed to fire an employee after a work accident?
Are sick days of a work accident reduced from sick days?
How do you submit a claim for a work accident with social security?
How much you get paid for a work accident?
Is it allowed to go abroad during a work accident?
What percentage does a lawyer receive for representation in a work accident?
How long after a work accident can you claim?
What is the difference between a work accident and sick leave?
What is considered a work accident?
Who pays for a work accident, the employer or social security?
What forms does an employer fill out as soon as there is a work accident?
How can I know how many percentages of disability I am expected to receive due to a work accident?
How do you calculate compensation after a work accident?
How do you calculate compensation for an employee who resigned due to a work accident?
How can I know how many percentages of disability I am expected to receive due to a work accident?
Can I file for pregnancy protection and a work accident at the same time?
Is it possible to go to the ER without a work accident referral?
Is it possible to submit a work accident claim to the National Insurance online?
Is it possible to work after a work accident?
Is it possible to receive unemployment benefits after a work accident?
Will work accident benefits also be calculated in unemployment benefits?
Does filing a work accident claim require absence?
Does the employer have to contribute to a pension during a work accident?
Is it worth reporting a work accident?
Does a foreign worker have insurance against a work accident?
Is it allowed to fire an employee who has had a work accident?
Is an occupational disease considered a work accident?
Is it possible to recognize a work accident for the self-employed?
Can a working pensioner file a work accident?
Is a work accident reported to the Ministry of Labor?
How long after a work accident is it possible or correct to submit a claim to the National Insurance?
For how long does National Insurance pay for a work accident?
How long does it take for the money to come in from a work accident insurance claim?
How long does it take to receive compensation for a work accident?
What happens if the manager does not give a work accident form?
What happens if an employer does not want to sign a work accident?
What happens when an employee is not fit to return after a work accident?
Who gets the verdict for a work accident that ends in death?
