Archive: Workers’ Compensation

Being involved in an accident in your workplace can be a traumatizing experience. You may be concerned about your ability to work in the future, in addition to being worried about your health. You might even want to take legal action. You should take a few steps to ensure that you are taken care of […]

Being injured on the job can be a very confusing and frustrating time. You may wonder how you will pay your medical bills or support your family if you cannot work. It is important to know that you have rights and resources available to help you through this difficult time. 1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately […]

Have you been injured at work? If so, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. Benefits can include medical expenses, income replacement, and death benefits. In most cases, workers’ compensation […]

Being injured at work can be a horrible experience to live through. In fact, your injury may be so severe you no longer have the ability to work at all. When that occurs, you should know that workers’ compensation can help you receive the income you need while you recover from your injury. However, having […]

Workers’ compensation is no-fault. But if you were not covered when you were injured, negligence might come into play. A worker who is involved in an accident is not guaranteed compensation. Proving who is at fault is a requirement to obtain compensation for your accident expenses. You have to use certain techniques to prove that […]

Workplace injuries can seriously disrupt your life. And while many injuries are relatively minor, significant injuries can require extensive medical care and time off work. To make sure you receive workers’ compensation benefits and any additional compensation you may need, it’s essential to act quickly after an injury. Here’s what to do. 1. Report It […]

No matter what industry you work in, you could sustain an injury on the job that will require you to seek medical care and possibly miss work. If you don’t want there to be any doubt about your work-related injury having been received on the job, and want to sidestep any insurance scenarios where they […]

Nobody wants to think about the possibility of getting hurt at work, but the reality is that it happens all the time. You may never experience an injury on the job, but if you do, you must handle the situation correctly. If you don’t, you may run into problems getting your medical bills paid. You […]

After you have been injured on the job, you will likely file for workers’ comp in an effort to gain the financial compensation you will need to support yourself and your family while your injuries heal. Unfortunately, many injured workers make mistakes early on in the process that results in their claims being denied. To […]

Having an accident at work can be a nightmare. Your injury itself might impact your ability to keep an income going, but there might also be hostile feelings between yourself and others you work with. That can all be before the paperwork even starts. Still, you need to know what records should be kept when […]