Workers Compensation



Workers' compensation laws entitle employees to certain benefits when a personal injury is suffered in an accident arising out of and in the context of employment. Most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance and so, for all practical purposes, all workers are covered. Benefits may include temporary total disability benefits while you can't work, payment of your medical bills, permanent partial disability benefits, or total disability benefits.

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State Specific Resources
-  State Business Information Websites-  State Codes and Statutes Websites
-  State Labor & Industries Websites-  State Workers' Compensation Websites
 
Articles
-  A Chronic Illness May Mean Long-Term Workers Comp-  Acronym List for Workers' Compensation
-  Alternatives to Workers' Compensation-  Workers' Compensation: Covered Injuries
-  Passing the Medical Exam-  Safety in the Workplace
-  Sick Building Syndrome: When a Place Makes You Sick-  Tips for Getting Workers' Comp
-  Welding Rods and Manganism Lawsuits-  Workers' Comp Benefits
-  Workers' Comp Insurance-  Workers' Compensation Claims
 
Federal
-  FERS/CSRS Disability Retirement Compared To OWCP-  Lost Limb Award Schedules
-  Federal Workers' Comp Coverage
 
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Legal articles focusing on Workers Compensation Law
Workers' Comp Insurance
If you have a business with employees, workers' compensation insurance is mandatory. You may have options for buying insurance from private carriers or a state-sponsored fund. Attention to your business risks and ratings details can save you money on premiums.
FERS/CSRS Disability Retirement Compared To OWCP
OWCP vs. OPM Disability Retirement The Department of Labor administers Federal Worker's Compensation Benefits through the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). Such benefits are non-taxable, and are paid for temporary total disability, for injuries or medical conditions which result from
Workers' Compensation Claims
Every state mandates workers' compensation coverage for the majority of its workers. These statutes typically provide benefits to employees or their dependents for work-related injuries or deaths.
Workers' Comp Benefits
You're entitled to workers' compensation benefits for injuries that occur on your job, whether your employer was at fault for the injury or not. Possible Benefits State laws vary as to the exact compensation available, but as an injured worker you may be entitled to: Temporary total disability whil
Safety in the Workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA") requires employers to: provide workplaces free of "recognized safety hazards" that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm tell you if you are working with hazardous materials give you any special training necessary to do your job safely ke

Ask a Lawyer - Workers Compensation Law questions answered by leading lawyers
Is there a payment for pain and suffering after you have healed from your injury ?
I have been off work for 2 months so far and have just gone through hernia surgery. when I recover and am released to go back to work , is there a lump sum of money for pain and suffering from workmans comp?
Filing a Workers Comp stress case vs taking a leave of absence and using state and employer short te
I have been an employee of company "D" since 10/30/1999 and have recieved many awards and recognitions for excellent service related to my position as a medical social worker. Worked in Chico, CA for 8 years with the same Facility Adminstrator, during that time never recieived a negative word about the quality of work preformed. In 2007, due to the sudden death of my husband,I relocated to Sac. in Sept. 2009, was rehired. Worked with another FA for 6 mos. Never in that time was my work questioned but again recieved postive feedback. In Jan 2010, transferred to another clinic. Two social workers before me quite because of the rude, demeaning, and harrassing behavior of the FA. For the last 2 yrs I have received the same treatment. She is constantly looking for any LITTLE thing to write me up. Constant fear of lossing my job I have chronic headaches, depression, joint pain, and panic attacks due to the stress from this FA. Last week, placed on stress leave. There is so much more.
can a person reopen a claim if it was closed 5 months ago?
Is a CA employer required to pay for the time spent getting treatment for an injury?
I was injured at work and have had numerous doctor appointments as well as physical therapy appointments. I have run out of sick leave and vacation time which I was required to use for these appointments. My injury now requires surgery which I have been scheduled for. The employers handbook has a statement "Time spent in waiting for an receiving medical attention for an on-the-job injury constitutes hours worked."
Can a person file a claim if they have been diagnosed wqith cancer and believe it has something to d
I lived and worked in California, but now live in Florida.
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Workers Compensation Lawyer Web Sites
 
 -  Pennsylvania Worker Compensation - E.S. Borjeson & Associates
 -  New Jersey Workers Compensation Attorney - Law Offices Of Robert A. Olkowitz
 -  New York Workers Compensation - Klein, Wagner & Morris, LLP
 -  Delaware Workers Comp - Silverman Mcdonald & Friedman
 -  New Jersey Workers Compensation - Shebell & Shebell LLC