When you file a claim for workers' compensation benefits, you must meet certain criteria or else you will face a denial. Not every injury you have will qualify. There are two main criteria you will need to meet to have a qualifying injury or illness. Happened during...
Workers' compensation benefits pay out either temporarily or permanently. Which category your case falls into depends on your specific situation. Most cases will have temporary benefits because the injured worker heals and can go back to work in some capacity....
You may worry that if you file for workers' compensation benefits your employer will be upset and take negative actions against you. While this could happen, it is illegal. There are various laws that protect you from retaliation. Your employer has no right to fire...
Workplace injuries cost companies, insurance providers and workman's compensation millions of dollars a year and cause employees pain and lost wages. The United State Department of Labor notes that preventing illness and injury is an effective strategy to assist...
When you go to work, you expect to work in an environment that is as safe as possible. You expect to have all the tools necessary to face the inherent dangers that might be present in your job, too. But what happens when situations still allow for illnesses to happen...
A denied workers' compensation claim can leave you reeling and wondering where to turn for help. When you know some of the common reasons why your employer may have denied your claim, you might have an idea about what to do next. Careful adherence to the guidelines...
No matter how strong your back is, a job involving hard physical labor can cause serious injury. Whether you hurt your back in a single, sudden incident or slowly injured it over time by performing awkward, repetitive motions, a back injury can leave you in agony and...
Injured in a work-related accident? You should receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills. You should also receive payments to make up for wages lost while you are unable to work. It seems like a simple concept. Unfortunately, filing a...
Regardless of the industry in which you work, you face health risks on the job, from slowly developing injuries caused by repetitive strain to sudden incidents that lead to catastrophic harm. The National Safety Council reports that about 12,600 U.S. workers...
If you suffer a disabling injury in the workplace, you may be eligible for the California workers' compensation program. During the process of applying for and receiving workers' compensation payments, you have federal legal protections, which means you cannot lose...