A common question from clients who have been injured on the job is whether they can be fired while out on worker’s compensation leave. The answer is not as simple as yes or no. While you cannot be terminated simply because of a worker’s compensation claim, it is possible to be terminated while you have an open worker’s compensation...
Continue ReadingA common question clients ask, after the death of a spouse who was receiving Worker’s Compensation Benefits, is whether or not they are entitled to Workers Comp Survivor Benefits. There are certain eligibility requirements that must be met. The amount of benefits that may be received will also depend, in part, on the circumstances surrounding the spouse’s death. However,...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured or exposed to a dangerous substance or condition on the job, and you need to file a worker’s compensation claim, you need to prepare yourself for the Independent Medical Examination. This particular medical exam is quite different a routine exam at your doctor’s office. An Independent Medical Examination (IME) will be requested by your...
Continue ReadingWorker’s compensation is a form of insurance that reimburses employees for medical care resulting from a workplace-related injury, illness or disease. In order for an employee to receive this reimbursement, he or she must give up the right to sue the employer for negligence related to the injury. The purpose is to provide benefits for employees without requiring proof...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can be minor and some can be severe. Depending on the line of work and the type of equipment used, some occupations tend to be more hazardous or to result in more serious, even catastrophic, injuries. One of the worst examples of a serious workplace injury is when someone loses a limb while operating heavy machinery. When...
Continue ReadingThe purpose of worker’s compensation is to provide employees who are injured on the job with insurance coverage, without requiring proof of fault. In exchange for worker’s compensation benefits, employees must agree not to sue their employers. This does not prevent an employee from suing a responsible third-party. For instance, if an employee falls from a ladder while at...
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