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Getting a Fair Amount From Your Workers’ Comp Settlement
If you’re unfortunate enough to have been involved in an accident at work and have been injured, chances are you’ve been looking into or are already claiming workers’ comp. Perhaps you wanted to claim workers’ comp but the insurance company or your employer has refused to pay. Either way, you may be thinking about… Read More »
Should I Take a Lump Sum Settlement in Workers’ Comp.?
If you’re injured in the workplace you have a choice to make when it comes to your workers’ comp. The first option is to have regular payments, the second is to receive a lump sum from the insurance company. If you do choose the latter, it’s vital you receive a fair amount as you… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Beginners
Workers’ compensation is quite a straightforward concept; however it never hurts to have a basic understanding just in case the unexpected happens. Here’s a brief overview of common questions associated with workers’ comp: How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay? Workers’ compensation pays two thirds of your salary. For example if you get paid $1200,… Read More »
How Does Worker’s Compensation Function in the US?
The workers compensation program in America was designed in order to financially help employees that have been injured while on the job. The idea was that, under this program, the all medical expenses related to the treatment of said injury would be covered by the employing company of the insurance provider of that company…. Read More »
When Does Workers’ Comp Stop Paying?
Any time that an employee sustains an injury while at work or in the workplace, that person is eligible to receive financial compensation to help cover recovery costs. This program is aptly named workers’ compensation and is a right extended to any employee and no matter the kind of injury, so long as it… Read More »
How Does an Employer Reduce Workers’ Compensation?
Any time that a person is injured while at work or in the workplace, that employee is eligible to receive financial compensation for said injuries. This program, known officially as workers’ compensation, is designed to cover all medical expenses that result from the injury. Due to the high costs of medical bills, companies have… Read More »
Why Is Workers’ Comp Hard to Deal With?
Any time that a person is injured while on the job, that person is entitled to receive financial compensation from his or her employer or the employer’s insurance company. This program is called worker’s compensation and is a requirement for anyone that sustains a workplace injury. Most of the time, this process works smoothly:… Read More »
What Are Workers’ Compensation Insurance Laws in Florida?
In every state across America, the workers’ compensation program was designed in order to provide financial security to individuals that become injured while at work. The funding given to them should cover all medical expenses and a percentage of the wages they would lose if they were unable to work for an extended period… Read More »
How to Calculate a Settlement in a Workman’s Comp Case
The worker’s compensation program in America was designed to provide financial assistance to employees that sustain an injury while on the job. The goal of the program is for the employing company, or its insurance carrier, to pay for all medical costs associated with the injury and, in some cases, a percentage of wages… Read More »
When Was Workers’ Compensation Established in the United States?
The risky and unsafe working conditions during the Industrial Revolution spearheaded workers’ compensation laws in the United States. Hazards were plenty, and injury rates were massive. Injured workers rarely received compensation. A majority of them sought the courts for assistance. Several industries began to unionize as a way to get better pay and more… Read More »
