What is workman’s compensation? By definition workers’ compensation is a state-mandated program which provides benefits to those who have suffered job related injuries or illness. Each state has its own unique laws and guidelines for workers’ compensation, but generally they maintain similarities. There is even a separate program run by the federal government for workers’…
Getting hurt at work is an unfortunate occurrence, and you likely will have the sympathy of your co-workers as you try to recover from your injuries and find a way to get back to work. While dealing with your co-workers will not be an issue, dealing with your employer can be something else. When you…
Thousands of people suffer injuries at work each day in the United States. While some of the injuries may be minor and not require any medical care or treatment, others can be extensive and cause serious or even permanent injuries or disabilities. Often employees do not know just what to do when they are injured…
If you were injured while at work, there are processes available to you that can help you recoup lost wages, medical expenses and more. For the process of worker’s compensation to work well for you, it is up to you to make sure you keep accurate and complete records of everything that happened along the…
We all want to believe that if we are ever injured while on the job that our employer will do what is right for us and make sure we get the care we need. While this is true in most cases, there are always situations where your employer, company, or their insurance program will seek…
If you suffer an injury at work, there are laws in place that protect you and your job so that you can get the care you need and get proper compensation to pay your medical bills and cover any time you may miss from work. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of how the claims process…
Suffering an injury at any place and at any time can be scary for you, but when that injury occurs while you are on the job, it can be even more frightening for you. Your natural reaction is to first worry about your health, and you work to get the care you need, but once…
The laws governing worker’s compensation in California can be complex and difficult for people to understand. Maybe you’re not familiar with the concept and the generalities behind worker’s compensation. If you’re injured on the job you probably don’t know what to do, who is responsible for what, what your rights are under the laws, and…
Too often when people are injured at work, they are reluctant to do anything about their injuries. People fear they will miss too much time at work, lose their jobs or face threats or retribution from their employers because they filed a claim for worker’s compensation. Many people do not file a claim because they…
It does not matter if you work in an office at a desk all day, work in a warehouse, outdoors at a job site or under any other conditions – there is always a possibility that an accident will occur or a situation will arise that can leave you suffering an injury. Even injuries that…
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