Your Guide to Navigating Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their employment. It is a no-fault system, meaning employees do not need to prove that their employer was negligent to receive benefits.
What is Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation covers a wide range of injuries and illnesses, including:
- Workplace accidents: This includes slips, falls, cuts, burns, and other physical injuries that occur on the job.
- Occupational diseases: This includes illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous substances at work, such as asbestos, lead, and silica dust.
- Repetitive stress injuries: This includes injuries caused by repetitive motions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.
Additional Resources
- U.S. Department of Labor: Workers’ Compensation: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/workcomp
- National Council on Compensation Insurance: https://www.ncci.org/
- Workers’ Compensation Research Institute: https://www.wcrinet.org/
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Contact us today to discuss your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Worker’s Compensation:
- What injuries are covered by workers’ compensation?
- How do I file a workers’ compensation claim?
- How much can I expect to receive in workers’ compensation benefits?
- What happens if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
- How can I find a workers’ compensation attorney?
- What is the deadline for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
- What are my rights as an injured worker?
- What are my employer’s obligations under workers’ compensation law?
- What is a workers’ compensation settlement?
- What are my rights if I am discriminated against because of a workers’ compensation injury?