What is workers' compensation?
What kinds of injuries are covered under
workers' compensation law?
My employer and I disagree about my
workers' compensation benefits. What can I do?
I was injured on the job, but the injury
was caused by someone with no connection to my
employer. What are my rights?
If an employee is receiving workers'
compensation benefits, but returns to work, does the
employee still get to receive benefits?
I was injured on
my way to work. Would that be a workers' compensation
claim?
Do I need an attorney?
What is workers' compensation?
workers' compensation laws allow workers who are
injured in the course of their employment to be
compensated for their injuries without having to
resort to a traditional lawsuit.
What kinds of injuries are
covered under workers' compensation law?
Almost any kind of work-related injury or disease is
covered by workers' compensation. An injury or
condition unrelated to your work will not qualify, unless it
was aggravated or made worse on the job.
My employer and I disagree about
my workers' compensation benefits. What can I do?
workers' compensation laws provide an opportunity for
a hearing if you and your employer, or your employer's
insurer cannot resolve a dispute. While it is not
required, it is a good idea to be represented by an
attorney at this hearing.
I was injured on the job, but
the injury was caused by someone with no connection to
my employer. What are my rights?
You may still have the right to receive workers'
compensation benefits. In addition, you may be able to
bring a separate lawsuit against the party who caused
your injuries.
If an employee is receiving
workers' compensation benefits, but returns to work,
does the employee still get to receive benefits?
The answer to this question is "maybe." If
returning to work enables the employee to receive
wages equal to or greater than he or she was earning
before the injury, then it is likely benefits will be
stopped. If, however, the employee is still
experiencing a wage loss due to the on-the-job injury,
he or she may continue to receive wage loss benefits.
I was injured on
my way to work. Would that be a workers' compensation
claim?
Getting to and from work may not be covered, however
there are specific exceptions to the "Going and
Coming" rule that may result in applicability of
workers' compensation.
Do I need an attorney?
You have the right to be represented by an attorney of
your choice concerning your work-related injury.
Your attorney will assist you in seeing that your
benefits are properly protected.