After you get hurt at work, you need workers' compensation benefits so that you can recover quickly and get back on the job. Your employer will typically benefit from workers' compensation claims because they don't have to worry about liability for your losses or the...
Workers’ Compensation
Can you get workers’ comp for mental health conditions?
Some injuries are much easier to get workers' compensation benefits for than others. When you suffer a broken bone because of an equipment issue at work, there is an obvious connection between the physical injury and something that occurred on the job. Other injuries...
What to do if you’re suffering from work-related sarcoidosis
A 2019 study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine highlighted how some workers are at a higher risk for developing certain medical conditions than others. The researchers pointed out that agricultural or metal workers and...
You may still have a claim even after a workers’ compensation denial
Being injured at work can cause huge problems in a person's life because it can result in the loss of a job due to temporary or permanent disability as well as huge medical bills. This is why the majority of workers in the United States are covered by workers'...
Should you seek or accept a structured settlement for your workers’ comp claim?
If you were seriously or catastrophically injured while on the job, your workers’ comp claim is not going to be simple to handle. The fact is that the more severely you were injured, the greater the likelihood your condition will require lifelong care and treatment....
Why is hearing protection important on the job?
Many workers are exposed to loud noises throughout their time at work, and many do not realize what a serious issue this is for their health. Loud noises can kill the nerve endings in the inner ear, which results in permanent hearing loss. Because of this risk, the...
The risks of a Compromise and Release after a serious job injury
Workers' compensation benefits often trickle in as you accrue bills. Your doctor's office or physical therapist might even bill the insurance company directly. You can also rely on the workers' compensation system for temporary disability benefits while you can't work...
Can you get workers’ comp when a preexisting condition worsens?
Working a demanding job when you already have an injury can be a recipe for medical disaster. Even if your symptoms are currently under control, the work that you do may eventually lead to them flaring back up again. You might think that you can handle the obligations...
What are cumulative trauma injuries?
When most people think about work-related injuries, they think about injuries that occur as the result of an accident. Most people don't realize that cumulative trauma injuries can be just as serious, and there are many that fall under this category. Cumulative...
What happens if my condition worsens after a workers’ compensation settlement?
Dealing with a work injury can mean a long road ahead. You will probably not know for sure how long it will take for you to recover completely, or whether you will have any problems with your health in the future due to your injury. Therefore, it is important that you...

