4 Elements of a Negligence Claim: What You Need to Know About Workers’ Comp?
Negligence is any conduct (or inaction) that harms another. This includes a car accident, doctor’s error, or harmful product. Gross or ordinary negligence also exists.
Workers’ Comp: The Impact of Child Support On Your Workman Comp Claim
Child support is a payment made by one parent to another for the support of their child or children. In the context of workers’ compensation, child support payments can impact an injured worker’s claim
The Top 3 Things Utilization Review Considers In A Workers’ Comp Claim.
Workers’ compensation is a system in the United States and many other countries that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill due to their job.
What should you do if you are experiencing Delayed Injury Claims?
The average compensation for a delayed claim is less than half the amount of a typical personal injury payout, making it harder to find legal representation.
Social Security Disability Benefits: Who is eligible?
8.8 million people in the US receive Social Security disability benefits each month, making it one of the most elaborate programs in the country.
3 Workers Compensation Myths That You Should Know About.
Workers’ compensation insurance is generally handled by a third-party carrier who handles the claim payment and defense of any workers’ comp claim
3 Cases When Worker’s Comp Covers Injuries During a Commute
People face the risk of accidents on their daily commute to work, but injuries caused during such accidents are not typically covered under workers’ compensation laws. However, there are certain exceptions when a worker who is injured while commuting to work can successfully file for a compensation claim.
Workers’ Compensation Coverage: Are the Self Employed Eligible?
People who are self-employed may not benefit from certain types of insurance like an employee would. If you are self-employed or an independent contractor, the cost of covering yourself with a Workers’ Compensation policy may be so high that it isn’t really worth the effort or the expense.
Tips to Handle a Deposition In Your Workers’ Compensation Case
One of the steps in processing your Worker’s Compensation claim is giving a deposition. During the deposition, you will be asked several questions about the accident, your injuries, and how they have affected your quality of life.
8 Jobs That Are Not Covered Under Worker’s Compensation
Worker’s compensation policy took hold in United Sates in 1911, when Wisconsin became the first state to develop a system that focused on compensating injured workers without the need to resort legal action. This law was rapidly adapted by other states to ensure that workers should receive prompt medical attention and reasonable compensation for injuries while they were on job. Employers and employee both embraced this new policy as it reduced the odds of lawsuits and uncertain financial consequences. However, there are certain workers and jobs that aren’t covered under worker’s compensation policy due to different reasons.