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How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last?

Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees who suffered a work-related injury or illness. It pays for medical care, lost wages, and any ongoing treatment. When this is your only income, you may wonder, “How long does workers’ comp last?”. If you’ve qualified for workers’ comp payments, you may be wondering how long these benefits will last. The...

What is Permanent Partial Disability?

Have you not fully recovered from a work-related injury or illness but can return to work at a reduced or altered capacity? You may qualify for permanent partial disability benefits through workers’ comp. You do NOT have to be totally disabled or completely unable to work to receive permanent disability (PPD) benefits. According to the Social Security...

Personal Injury vs Workers’ Comp: 4 Differences Between Workers’ Comp & Personal Injury

When you’re injured at work, it can cause both short-term and long-term hardship while you recover from your injury and possibly deal with the long-term consequences of a disability. Fortunately, if you suffer an injury at work, you can submit a workers’ compensation claim for benefits, or you can initiate a personal injury claim. Determining...

9 Common Industrial Accidents For Factory Workers

Industrial factories involve incredibly hazardous work, and it’s common for factory workers to experience various industrial accidents. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that about 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries occurred in 2022, up 7.5% since 2021. Seek immediate medical help if you get into an industrial accident. Injuries like these may be harmful in...

10 Shady Workers’ Comp Adjuster Tricks to Watch Out For

A workers’ compensation adjuster’s job is to investigate claims, gather evidence, and determine the extent of the insurance company’s liability. However, there are some workers’ comp adjuster tricks insurance companies take advantage of to deny claims or limit payouts. If you suffer a work-related injury and are struggling to secure your workers’ comp benefits, be...

When to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

While you work, you deserve a safe and healthy work environment. In case you suffer an injury at work, the workers’ compensation system may appear difficult to navigate. It’s likely many workers will need—or can benefit greatly from—the services of a workers’ compensation attorney. The post will highlight common workplace injuries, and how legal representation...

Common Mistakes After a Workplace Injury

Employers put safety measures in place to reduce the risk of injuries and accidents at work. Unfortunately, injuries on the job can still happen. This is especially true in high-risk occupations like construction or manufacturing. After an injury, many people make mistakes that can put their workplace injury compensation at risk.  Knowing what to do...

¿Qué Estados Pagan Compensación de Trabajadores si es Indocumentado?

Todos los estados, excepto Texas, requieren que los empleadores de cierto tamaño tengan un seguro de compensación para trabajadores. Sin embargo, no todos requieren cobertura para trabajadores indocumentados que se han lesionado. Cobertura de Compensación al Trabajador La compensación para trabajadores paga el tratamiento médico que sea razonable y necesario por lesiones sufridas en el...

What States Pay Workers’ Comp if You’re Undocumented?

Every state except Texas requires employers of a certain size to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, not all require coverage for injured undocumented workers. See the other reasons your claim might not qualify. Workers Comp Coverage Workers’ compensation pays for reasonable and necessary medical treatment for injuries incurred on the job — whether the result...

What Makes Federal Workers’ Compensation Claims Different?

When it comes to federal workers’ compensation cases, basically, it’s no longer a matter of state. How so? Well, typically when a worker has an on-the-job injury, state laws determine their potential benefits. But with federal employees — like USPS postal carriers, government workers, and military members — workers’ comp becomes a national situation. The...

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