Workers Compensation

When you get hurt at work, even if it’s a damaged retina, there’s a deadline to file for a claim. This is called the workers’ comp statute of limitations, and this deadline changes from state-to-state. You can find different types of statute of limitations below: Auto Accident Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Birth Injury Nursing Home...

If you get caught working while on workers’ comp without reporting your earnings, you may be charged with insurance fraud. You’ll be forced to pay fines worth thousands of dollars or even prison time depending on your state’s laws. Working under the table while on workers compensation may seem appealing to cover lost wages from...

Whether you are accepted for benefits or appealing your rejected claim, it is important to know what not to do while on workers’ comp. Insurance adjusters have every incentive to revoke your benefits to protect their profits. They will survey your actions to determine your eligibility and revoke it when they feel it is necessary....

A reader wrote in with this question: “I hurt my shoulder at work and my doctor says I need rotator cuff surgery. However, I tried to file a workers’ comp claim and my employer denied it because I didn’t see their authorized provider. Is that legal? What should I do next?” First, we’re so sorry...

A reader writes in with this question: “I am – or I was – a long-distance truck driver who had a stroke while assigned to a load. I was actually doing my job duties when the stroke happened! Can I get workers’ comp benefits while they keep me off the road?” First, we hope you’re...

There can be multiple reasons why your workers’ comp claim was denied. The process of approval is complex, but a denied workers’ comp claim can be appealed through proper evidence and the help of a skilled attorney. Below are the top five common reasons why a workers’ comp claim is denied, but legal advice specific...

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...

Important: We updated this article in December 2023 to include the most current income limits and other data from the Social Security Administration. When most people get injured on the job, they don’t anticipate being out of work for very long. Applying for disability benefits is often the furthest thing from their minds. We all...

Even though we’re slowly shifting out of the pandemic phase, one thing is expected to remain—a work-from-home (WFH) work model. But what happens to those employees who sustain injuries while working at home? After all, they’re on the job. This post will examine how workers’ compensation (WC) rights work for WFH employees. Types of WFH...

Migrant or seasonal workers struggle under immigration and employment laws that are often discriminatory. As a result, almost half of farm workers have no access to benefits if they suffer an injury. With farming being one of the more hazardous working environments—agriculture has the highest death rate of workers—migrant workers are at significant risk if...

Many people who contract COVID-19 make a full recovery within a week or even days of getting sick. Some experience no symptoms at all. But many will not be so lucky. In approximately 10 percent of COVID-19 cases, patients experience symptoms past twelve weeks. If this occurs, the patient is diagnosed with long COVID.  Healthy...

Suponga que usted o un miembro de su familia se lesionó en el trabajo. En ese caso, tiene derecho a beneficios para cubrir costos médicos y salarios perdidos. En la mayoría de los lugares de trabajo, la compensación para trabajadores brinda beneficios a los empleados lesionados en el trabajo. En algunos casos, sin embargo, contratar...

Artists and performers in the creative industries often work grueling work schedules. This includes little or no compensation if they face injury or illness. Many artists wonder, “How does workers’ compensation work?” Is it available to them? This post will examine how an employment law attorney can help artists and creatives in the face of...

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...

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...

Worker’s compensation is an insurance benefit that supports workers injured on the job and unable to work. This benefit includes emotional or mental health injuries resulting from their workplace.  Unfortunately, proving the cause of a mental health issue is not always easy. Many employers do not take mental or emotional injuries as seriously as physical...

A reader asked this question: “I was injured on the job in Southern California. I was seen by a doctor and given work restrictions, but had to wait while my job accommodated those modifications. Because I had to wait three days while my workplace made those changes, I lost three days of work wages. Is...

When recovering from a workplace injury, workers’ compensation payments can feel like too little money for your suffering. This is particularly true if you worry that you’ll never work again. Workers’ compensation payments are, of course, better than nothing. But if you are in pain and your life changed a great deal thanks to a...

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...

A reader reached out with this question: “How long does it usually take for a person to get workmans comp?” The shortest, quickest answer is: It depends on where you live. Not the answer most people want to hear, we know. But it’s the truth. The amount of time it takes to collect workmans comp...

Is a damaged retina making it hard for you to see eye-to-eye with your employer? Okay, pun fully intended but eye injuries are no joke. And they can also make it harder to do your job. Especially if you spend many hours staring at a computer screen. But does this condition qualify you for workers’...

If you received a percentage number regarding your workers comp permanent disability, you may wonder how they calculated that. It may feel random or unfair. In fact, a recent question from our reader asked about this very issue: How does workers Comp decide on the percent of permanent disability given? I was given a 17%...

Today, we’re answering a question from reader Cheri about a surgical procedure she needs because of a work-related injury. She writes: “I have carpal tunnel syndrome and need surgery. My job is the cause. Can I make them pay the bills after insurance?” Can I Make my Employer Pay for Carpal Tunnel Surgery? Repetitive stress...

Sometimes attorneys will request a deposition for workers’ compensation claims. It’s part of the process that determines whether have a claim, if it should proceed to trial, and how or if you’ll get benefits. Understanding what a workers comp deposition is, how to participate, and why it’s important are all key to winning your claim....

Understanding whether or not you have a viable workers comp case (i.e., workers’ compensation) case might not be as clear cut as it seems. Knowing the law and how the court system works is confusing for almost everyone who doesn’t work in that world every day. There is help available, though, to learn whether or...

You completed an online evaluation to see if you might qualify for legal assistance with your workers comp claim. However, based on the answers you gave LegalASAP, your workers comp claim doesn’t appear to qualify. Below are some reasons why some people might not qualify for legal help with their claim for workers’ compensation benefits....

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...

Navigating the workers’ compensation world can get a little confusing. That’s why it really helps to have someone in your corner who knows the ropes. However, many people hear the word “lawyer” and think “Well, that’s going to cost me a fortune.” And in some cases, that might be true, but not when it comes...