If you were injured on the job, you may have thought about filing or have already filed a workers compensation case. Unfortunately, your family, friends or co-workers may be giving you advice about your case, and that advice is not always the best. This is because there are many myths that people believe related to workers compensation. Before you take someone else's advice as truth, educate yourself on some of these myths, and talk to a workers compensation attorney to get answers to the questions you may have. Here are three myths related to workers compensation and the truth surrounding these myths. 

Myth 1: You Cannot Obtain Workers Compensation If You Had Fault In the Accident

One of the myths related to workers compensation is that you cannot obtain workers compensation if you had any fault in the accident that led to your injuries. For example, if you were driving for work and you rear-ended someone, you may think you cannot claim workers comp because you were at-fault. However, this is not the case. Some states do have laws that prohibit you from filing a case if you were intoxicated or doing something to purposely harm yourself or others. However, no states prohibit you from filing a case due to an accident, even if you had fault in that accident. 

Myth 2: Workers Compensation Only Covers Physical Injuries

Another common myth related to workers compensation is that workers compensation will only cover physical injuries, such as a hurt back or cut finger. Workers compensation covers all kinds of injuries, including physical injuries, repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel, and psychological injuries. For example, if your store was robbed while you were working, and you now have nightmares, you have a viable workers compensation case. 

Myth 3: Workers Compensation Only Pays For Medical Treatment

The final myth related to workers compensation is that workers compensation only pays for your medical treatment. Workers compensation compensates you for current and future medical expenses related to the injuries you sustained, lost wages, and permanent injuries. 

These are three of the common myths related to workers compensation, but they are not the only myths related to these types of cases. There are many myths floating around out there about workers compensation. If you have been injured on the job, consult with a workers compensation attorney. They can help you determine if you have a case and answer any questions you may have about the case, ensuring you get the correct answers regarding your case.