Workers Compensation & Job Related Injuries

What To Do After An Accident At Work

If you're injured in an accident at work, you'll probably be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Nearly every employer is required by state law to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for its employees.

Procedures for Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim

Workers’ compensation procedures differ from state to state, but the general concepts are similar. Most states’ workers’ compensation procedures involve the steps we'll describe in this article.

Tips for Making Sure Your Workers' Compensation Claim is Paid

Workers’ compensation insurance companies don’t like to pay on claims any more than they have to, and they are always coming up with new reasons to deny solid claims.

Making a Work-Related Accident Report

If you get hurt on the job, it's important that you understand your state’s workers’ compensation insurance system, since it may be your only means of receiving compensation. In this article, we'll explain the details of reporting an on-the-job injury, which is typically a prerequisite to filing a workers' compensation claim.

Why Your Workers' Compensation Claim Could Be Denied

Workers’ compensation insurers deny many legitimate claims, forcing honest and innocent employees to hire a lawyer and navigate the workers’ compensation system to secure their benefits.

When To Lawyer Up - Workers' Compensation

If your injuries are not clearly work-related, require extensive medical treatment, involve long periods of time off work, or result in permanent disability, you should call a workers' compensation lawyer.

How Much Will a Workers' Compensation Lawyer Cost?

You might be concerned about hiring a lawyer in your workers’ compensation case because you’ve heard how expensive lawyers can be. While this is true in many other areas of law, it’s actually much more affordable to hire a workers’ comp lawyer. Most states limit how much lawyers can charge in these types of cases, and you usually won't owe your lawyer any fees unless you win your case.

Should You Settle Your Workers' Compensation Case?

A workers' compensation settlement may provide a large sum of money up front, but be sure you understand what you may be missing.

How Much in Workers' Compensation Benefits Will You Get?

Here are the benefits to which an injured worker is entitled under workers' compensation laws, and the calculations used to determine the amount.

How Do Disability Ratings Work for Workers' Compensation?

In a workers' compensation case, your disability rating determines whether you’ll receive permanent disability benefits and in what amount. Here's how it works.

Workers' Compensation Claims for Long-Term or Permanent Injuries

Many employees who are injured at work get immediate medical treatment and go on to fully recover. Workers' comp will cover their medical bills and perhaps pay for a few days or weeks off work.

Forced To Resign Due to Work-Related Injury?

If you've been forced to quit because of an on-the-job injury, you should consider your legal options. The law treats a forced resignation just like a termination. So, if you were forced out for illegal reasons, you may have a wrongful termination claim.

Workers' Compensation Coverage for Nerve Damage

All types of work environments can lead to nerve damage and other nerve injuries. Some of these cases stem from falls or other sudden traumatic injuries, while others arise because of repetitive stress.

Making a Claim For Work-Related Stress Injury

The legal options you have to make a claim for work related stress depends largely on whether it's a physical or mental injury.

Employer Liability for Asbestos Exposure

Workers injured by on-the-job asbestos exposure can typically get workers’ compensation. They might also be able to sue asbestos manufacturers and others.

Making a Workers Compensation Claim for Wrist Tendonitis

Wrist tendonitis accounts for a significant percentage of workplace injury claims. Because workers' compensation laws vary by jurisdiction, it may or may not be compensable under the workers' comp system in place where you live and work.

Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If your job caused a repetitive stress injury like carpal tunnel syndrome, you can't sue your employer. Instead, you'll need to file a workers compensation claim.

Can You Get Workers' Compensation Benefits for COVID-19?

As much of the nation returns to work in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many employees will find themselves at risk of contracting the virus in the workplace. Although responsible employers are providing PPE and instituting strict social distancing and disinfecting procedures, in many workplaces some amount of risk is inevitable.

Were You Fired Illegally During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Learn whether you might have a claim for wrongful termination after being fired for taking medical leave, speaking up about safety hazards at the workplace, or another reason related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Can You Sue Your Employer If You Were Exposed to COVID-19 at Work?

If you get COVID-19 on the job—and believe it was your employer’s fault—you might be wondering if you can sue for compensation. Most of the time, you’ll be limited to filing a workers’ compensation claim rather than a personal injury lawsuit. But you might have other legal options in some circumstances.

Can I Sue My Employer for Not Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, public health officials have advised people to use PPE in nearly every area of life to try to prevent the spread of the virus. That includes in the workplace.

PPE FAQs: What Are Your Rights in the Workplace?

If you're returning to work in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and have questions about your rights, you're not alone. Millions of Americans are wondering whether they're entitled to wear PPE, whether they can stay home from work if they feel unsafe, and whether their employer is allowed to take their temperature or inquire about their medical condition.