Workers Compensation Attorney

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...