Questions About Workers' Compensation

How Do You Start the Workers' Comp Process?

Information for injured workers to protect their claim for workers compensation benefits.

What Is Workers' Compensation, or Workman's Comp?

Workers compensation settlement claims and benefits information.

When Can You File a Claim for Workers' Compensation?

You can file a claim for workers compensation benefits as soon as you become injured on the job or develop an illness that is related to your work.

Can You File for Workers' Comp and Social Security Benefits?

Find out if you can collect Social Security Disability benefits and Workers Compensation benefits simultaneously.

What Does Workers Compensation Provide For?

What should you expect to receive if you are approved for workers' comp benefits?

Is There a Statute of Limitations for Workers' Comp Claims?

Yes, workers' compensation laws require an employee (or his or her family) to file a claim for workers' comp benefits within a certain amount of time.

If You Have a Workers' Comp Injury, Can You Choose Your Own Doctor?

Your ability to choose your own doctor for treatment related to a work-related injury covered by workers’ compensation depends on the state where your claim is filed.

How Workers' Compensation Benefits Offset Social Security Disability Payments

Understand how workers' compensation benefits can affect your Social Security disability payments.

Can I Be Fired While Out On Workers' Compensation?

Your employer cannot fire you merely because of your workers’ compensation claim. However, your employer can fire you while you have an open workers’ compensation claim.

Are Workers' Comp Benefits Taxable?

A small portion of workers' compensation benefits may be taxable, but few injured workers have to pay taxes on it.

What is the difference between temporary and permanent disability benefits?

Temporary disability benefits are only available for a short amount of time, which differs by state.

Who Actually Pays for Workers' Compensation?

Workers’ compensation benefits are paid for, in some way or another, by the employers of the state.