If you are injured on the job, then your employer will require you to be treated by a doctor who accepts workers’ compensation patients so that you can get back to work as quickly as possible. While many workers´ comp insurance providers also want you to return to work, they could seek opinions that are […]
Regardless of where you work, you will likely be covered by workers compensation insurance that your employer provides. The purpose is to cover any lost wages that result from a work-related injury. Although the laws concerning workers compensation vary, the fact of the matter is that you will need to be seen by a doctor […]
When a company is operated within a state, there will be quite a few expenses involved. Regardless of the size or business of the company, the owners of these businesses love when they are able to find short cuts in order to save themselves money. Many companies will also try to save costs by eliminating […]
While many jobs provide workers compensation, there are also many who do not provide coverage due to the job type not being one in which workers compensation covers. The following categories that are never covered by workers compensation involve owners of a business, volunteers, federal employees, independent contractors. Owners of a Business In a lot […]
During the evaluation of injury claims made through workers comp, one must keep in mind that the worker’s comp insurance is purchased by the employer through a variety of insurance providers. After a claim is approved by the insurance company, they then begin to pay benefits to the employee. Although this is the case most […]
When it comes to reporting injuries in the workplace, it is preferred that they get reported shortly after occurring. The deadline to submit a worker´s comp claim will differ among each state. However, the normal timeframe seems to be ASAP, which is not a bad thing. Having a flexible timeframe such as this can be […]
A mention of work-related injuries paints a picture of a job site, especially a construction or manufacturing plant. But did you know that not all work-related accidents happen on the job, specifically in a building? Today, we’ll look at one such accident – Car accidents. Car Accidents As Work-Related Accidents According to The Centers for […]
Usually, when we hear post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we think about veterans unable to assimilate back into society. However, PTSD can result from traumatic experiences or injuries at work. In some cases, this can also make one eligible for worker’s compensation. But showing the connection between work and PTSD can be challenging. With that in […]
Are you a worker who has had a back injury recently? Well, good news because you can use the workers’ compensation insurance program and avail some monetary benefits or medical aid yourself. The condition is that the injury must have occurred either during work or while doing some work-related activities. Employers who have at least […]
When you talk about job site hazards, physical injuries caused by unprotected falling, or perhaps a restricted zone you might walk into, come to mind. But some dangers can only be felt and not seen. Suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression are equally dangerous to workers’ safety as any other hazards. But due to lack of […]
