Specific Workers' Compensation Injuries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.