There can be many questions surrounding what you may be entitled to regarding workers' compensation and a work-related injury. Take a look at the most common types of compensation available. Medical Compensation Medical compensation covers medical bills, physical therapy, MRIs, doctor's appointments, travel reimbursement, and more. Disability Compensation Disability compensation includes [...]
What comes to mind when you think of workers' compensation? For most of us, we think of a time post WWII when technology grew and manufacturing soared. Unfortunately, as man worked alongside machines, workplace injuries and accidents became more frequent and both workers and companies suffered. Workers' Compensation Insurance Workers' Compensation [...]
You’ve been in a car crash, had a slip and fall accident, got bitten by a strange dog, or suffered some other injury due to no fault of your own. You might have doctor’s bills and other medical expenses to pay, and you’ve undoubtedly been physically and emotionally affected by what [...]
When to Take Legal Action After a Construction Injury Construction jobs are among the most dangerous professions with one out of every five worker deaths in the U.S. reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Although construction projects carry an inherent risk, construction companies owe a duty of safety [...]
NC Bill May Extend Workers’ Compensation Benefits to First Responders With PTSD In North Carolina, a proposed bill introduced by Rep. Holly Grange, R-New Hanover, would entitle law enforcement officers, first responders and emergency management personnel to workers’ compensation benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). An article from WSCOTV on this new [...]
If you are injured on the job, worker’s compensation insurance will pay your medical expenses, including long-term expenses like physical therapy and rehabilitation services. In many cases, workplace illnesses or accidents result in long-lasting or chronic pain, which is treated by pain management therapy. Pain Management Changes For Worker’s Compensation Claimants Pain management may take many forms, [...]
The American Psychological Association recognized Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a unique psychological condition in 1980, and characterized the condition as a series of symptoms brought on by a traumatic event. Originally applied to veterans returning from combat, PTSD has since been recognized as a condition that can result from witnessing or experiencing any unusual [...]
Workers' Compensation laws exist in every state and are designed to allow injured workers to receive compensation for medical expenses and lost wages without having to sue their employers. Workers' Compensation laws are no-fault, meaning that an injured employee does not have to prove that his employer was negligent in order to be compensated for [...]
