Special Workers' Compensation Scenarios
Special Workers' Compensation Scenarios
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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.
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Legal Remedies for Injuries Caused By Co-Workers
If you are injured by a co-worker, you have two options to recover compensation -- a workers compensation claim, or a personal injury lawsuit -- depending on the circumstances.
Types of Workers' Compensation Injuries
Types of Workers' Compensation Injuries
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Can You Receive Workers' Comp for Stress or Anxiety?
The legal options you have to make a claim for work related stress depends largely on whether it's a physical or mental injury.
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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.
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Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome are becoming increasingly common as more and more workers' main tools are a keyboard and mouse.
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Employer Liability for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Injury
Most employees are covered by workers compensation, which would cover carpal tunnel syndrome, but there are exceptions depending on the nature of employment.
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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.
Exposure to Toxic Materials at Work
Exposure to Toxic Materials at Work
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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.
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Injury Claims for Chemical Exposure on the Job
A workers' comp claim is the most common option for on-the-job injuries caused by chemicals or toxins, but a civil lawsuit may be an option.
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Chemical Exposure at Work: Options Under Workers' Compensation
Workers made ill by exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace are nearly always covered under their state's workers' compensation system.
