Practice Areas - Workers' Compensation for Job Related Injuries or Occupational Diseases An injured or sick employee is entitled to receive all necessary first aid, medical, surgical and hospital services reasonably required to cure or relieve the affects of a job related injury or disease. If you are denied Workers' Compensation, you have the right to legal representation to help you evaluate your case, assist you with the process and file an appeal. You may be entitled to compensation while off work, during job retraining, or while you search for a job. You may also be entitled to a disability settlement.