Workers’ compensation protects employees from significant income loss as a result of an injury at work. Not only can workers’ compensation cover your medical bills but it can also offset a percentage of your lost earnings from your time out of work. There are many...
Workers’ Compensation
Can a concussion lead to long-term effects?
A concussion is a brain injury. As with any type of injury to this part of the body, there is a potential for even a minor issue to end up causing serious problems. Many times, a concussion will heal with no trouble. But there are also cases where the injury leads to...
Steps to take after a workplace injury
An injury often results in missed work days and medical expenses. If the injury occurs at work, there may be workers' compensation insurance to cover these costs. An injured worker must take certain steps after the accident occurs. If this does not happen, there is...
Should you have carpal tunnel release surgery?
If your job duties require you to type, carpal tunnel syndrome may be unavoidable. According to the Mayo Clinic, carpal tunnel syndrome happens when there is a buildup of pressure on the median nerve that runs from the wrist into the hand. The condition may be...
Signs of bad faith tactics used to avoid paying workers’ comp
Unfortunately, any time you file an insurance claim, there is a risk that the insurance company will make the process difficult. Insurance companies assign an adjustor to your case, and their job is to put the company's interests above all else. As a result, they may...
How is workers’ compensation different from disability benefits?
If you sustain an injury on the job, there are several avenues available to you for compensation. However, you must be aware of what applies to you and what does not. Many workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation, disability benefits or both. What you hold...
How maximum medical improvement affects workers’ comp
After an injury on the job, a worker rehabilitates to the point of maximum medical improvement. MMI refers to when a person's condition stabilizes and cannot improve with further treatment. In workers' compensation cases, MMI can affect an injured employee's...
How can I choose a doctor to treat a workplace injury?
After suffering an injury at your job, you want to know that your medical bills will not cause a major drain on your savings. Thanks to the state workers’ compensation system, you may pursue coverage for your doctor visits and treatment. However, you must be sure that...
How can you return to life as normal after a work-related TBI?
After suffering a traumatic brain injury at work, you might have to make several life-altering decisions. In addition to the physical limitations of an injury, you might also have to deal with cognitive problems. MSKTC explains that a TBI can affect your ability to...
3 valid reasons an employer can deny workers’ compensation claims
The steps you take after suffering a work-related injury should be simple - seek the necessary treatment immediately and file a workers' compensation claim to get the financial support you need from your company. Unfortunately, there are circumstances under which your...