Category: Workers Compensation
Here you will discover various blogs related to workplace injury, workers compensation benefits or how to claim workers compensation.
3rd Party Lawsuit After Worker Compensation Settlement
When you get injured on the job, you have a right to seek workers compensation benefits from your employer. However, if the on-the-job injury was caused by the negligence or reckle
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What You Need to Know If You Got Injured at Work
Millions of Americans get injured on the job every year. While not all injuries are serious, if you are injured during the scope of employment, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Should You See a Lawyer If You’re Hurt in a Fight at Work?
You’re understandably furious. Through no fault of your own, you were hurt in a fight at work. After x-rays at the emergency room, you learn you’ve broken your arm. Your employ
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When You Suffer Injuries Because of Horseplay at Work
It’s all in good fun until someone gets hurt. What happens when you suffer injuries because of horseplay at work? Can you expect to receive workers’ compensation benefits? The
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Why Do Lawyers Say They Get No Fee Unless There is a Recovery?
You don’t have to look very far to find some version of the phrase. Nonetheless, if you’ve never retained a lawyer before, it might seem a bit confusing. What exactly does �
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OSHA and Your Work Accident: What You Should Know
There’s a chance that you’re already familiar with the acronym OSHA. At the very least, you should know that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration falls under th
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Were You Burned at Work? Are You Entitled to Compensation?
What is the first type of accident that comes to mind when you think of workplace-related injuries? Machine entanglement? Falling objects? These are undoubtedly common types of inj
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Why the Odd Lot Doctrine May be Important to You
You were badly injured at work, but not deemed totally disabled. Nevertheless, you’ve already learned that you can’t ever go back to doing your old job. Yet, you don’t have t
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Can Your Workers’ Comp Claim be Denied for Intoxication?
You should know a few things about intoxication on the job. In particular, what happens if your employer thinks you are under the influence when you have a work-related accident? C
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Can a Heart Attack Actually be a Work-Related Injury?
Be aware. Not all heart attacks are actually considered work-related injuries. Obviously, some can be causally related. However, it’s not as simple as breaking your leg on
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