Although you could lose your job while you’re on workers’ comp leave, your employer cannot fire you solely because you filed a workers’ compensation benefits claim. This is called retaliation, and it's illegal. It’s not unusual to have concerns about losing a job after filing a workers’ comp...
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What Happens to Medical Bills When Workers’ Comp Is Denied?
More than 2.8 million Americans sustained a work-related injury or illness in 2022. Washington, D.C., area employers must provide workers' compensation coverage to protect workers. However, employers or their insurance companies sometimes refuse to pay claims, leaving injured workers scrambling to pay the bills. What happens to medical bills when workers'...
Read MoreHow To Prove a Back Injury Happened at Work
Back injuries account for 25% of all workplace injuries and 33% of compensation costs, making them one of the most common causes of missed work and lost productivity.
Read More6 Things Not To Do While on Workers’ Comp
In 2022, 2.8 million people experienced a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in the United States. Workers' compensation insurance provides financial protection for the lost wages, medical expenses, and permanent or temporary disability that workplace injuries cause. However, workers' compensation claims can be complex. Employers and insurance companies...
Read MoreCan I Still Sue My Employer if I Accept Workers’ Compensation?
All 50 states in the U.S. have workers’ compensation programs to pay for workers’ injuries using a no-fault system. As an injured employee, you do not have to prove fault for your injuries to receive compensation if your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance. The tradeoff for this no-fault coverage is that you forfeit...
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied
You suffered an on-the-job injury or developed an illness at work. It is common to expect compensation through workers’ comp insurance because you have a work-related ailment. However, after going through the work to submit a claim, your application returns denied. Don’t worry, legitimate claims receive denials all the time. However, what you do after...
Read MoreWhen Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation?
One of the biggest concerns after suffering a workplace injury is when compensation starts. You have bills and financial obligations, and while you are out of work recovering, you have no way to pay for them. The good news for injured workers is that some of the benefits start relatively quickly. That is because the...
Read MoreHow Third Parties Affect Construction Accident Claims
As a construction worker, you know that safety at work is critical. After all, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has instilled various safety guidelines, inspection procedures, and protocols to ensure construction sites are safe for workers and visitors. Despite these practices, accidents still happen on construction sites. Typically, a construction site accident is...
Read MoreForklift Accidents on the Job Site: Who is at Fault?
Forklifts are used across the country on construction sites and in industrial warehouse settings. While a common fixture, they are not safe. In fact, it requires special training and certifications to operate a forklift, and even with training – injuries occur daily around the United States. Fatal accidents from forklifts occur annually, and thousands are...
Read MoreWhat Benefits Can You Receive From a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Workers’ compensation is a form of protection for employees. It is designed to provide you with compensation in the event you are injured at work. The type of compensation you receive from workers’ compensation depends on your state. All states have their rules and regulations for compensation, but there are several types of compensation...
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