Workers’ Compensation Blog
What Happens if I lose my job while receiving workers comp benefits?
While receiving workers comp benefits, I was fired or laid off. Generally, if you were receiving benefits when you were fired or laid off, you will continue to do so. However, if you were fired for disciplinary issues, you could lose them. It may help if you...
When should I file an appeal for a denied workers comp claim?
The workers' compensation system provides certain benefits to workers who are injured while on the job. In a similar way to your personal auto insurance, businesses pay premiums for workers' compensation insurance that will provide medical and wage payments to the...
If you’ve been injured at work, read this.
A seemingly normal day at work can quickly become the start of a nightmarish ordeal if you get injured. A slip and fall (read about the difference between slip and fall vs. trip and fall here), machinery accident, lifting injury, and more can deter your life in a...
Can working from home cause a repetitive stress injury?
When you think of work-related injuries, you probably think of visible traumatic incidents that cause injuries like broken bones, brain injuries, or spinal cord trauma. What you probably don’t think of, are repetitive stress injuries. What is a repetitive stress...
What Happens to my Workers’ Comp Benefits if I Lose My Job due to COVID-19?
If you are an injured worker receiving workers’ compensation payments, you may also be worried about losing your job during the pandemic budget cuts. Note: This article is a general overview of possible outcomes and should not be considered legal advice. Your...
What you need to know about workers comp and Telehealth.
There’s no doubt, life has dramatically changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Businesses have been forced to change the way that they operate, some restaurants are relying solely on take-out and curbside service, there’s now a limit on the number people allowed...
Critical Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury
A workplace injury can have devastating consequences for you and your family, not only in lost wages but depending on the severity, an injury at work could result in expensive medical bills, lengthy recovery times, physical therapy, and even emotional distress. That...
You are a healer who suffers constant pain. Can workers comp benefits help?
As a medical professional you spend hours on your feet every day, and perform intricate tasks with your hands day in and day out. You may also routinely squat and stretch to reach tools and supplies, and spend hours typing inpatient data. These tasks put you at risk...
How Social Media Can Negatively Impact Your Workers’ Comp Claim
In this time of social isolation, staying connected is more important than ever. The New York Times reported that Facebook and Instagram have enjoyed a 50% increase in usage as a direct result of the coronavirus. The average user spends 58 minutes per day on social....
9 Reasons why your workers comp claim could be denied.
If your workers comp claim was denied, you should know you don’t have to take no for an answer. The Workers’ Compensation system is complex, and your claim could be turned down for any number of reasons, but what you may not know is that if your claim is denied, you...
If you’re in pain now, wait until the paperwork starts.
According to the National Safety Council, every 7 seconds, someone gets hurt while on the job. Not every injury will result in serious health problems or missed work, but any injury can cause health issues over time. If you’re one of the unlucky workers who have...
Can I still get workers comp if I quit my job after getting hurt?
Let’s take a look at a hypothetical situation. Let’s say you’re having a bad week. You’re carrying your piping hot coffee through the warehouse when you trip over some cables that were being improperly stored. You fall, hot coffee burns your hands, ruins your shirt...