Workers' Compensation Basics
Workers' Compensation Basics
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Workers' Compensation Law Basics
Here's what you need to know about the workers' comp system, including how workers' comp works, who must carry workers' comp insurance, which employees are covered by the workers' comp system, and what types of benefits are available.
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What Is Workers' Compensation?
When a worker becomes injured, rather than sue their employer, they can file a claim for compensation against the employer's workers' comp insurance company.
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How Much Do You Get in a Workers' Compensation Settlement?
If you've been injured as a result of your work, you should be able to collect workers compensation benefits. Here's how the settlements are determined.
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How Do You Start the Workers' Comp Process?
Information for injured workers to protect their claim for workers compensation benefits.
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Filing a Workers' Compensation Lawsuit
If you have a workplace injury or occupational disease, your only remedy is likely through the workers’ compensation system. You cannot file a direct lawsuit against your employer in most cases.
In-Depth Topics on Workers' Compensation
In-Depth Topics on Workers' Compensation
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Questions About Workers' Compensation
Navigating the workers' compensation system can be confusing. Here are some answers to common questions we get.
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Am I Entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits?
To qualify for workers' compensation benefits, you must be an employee of a company with workers’ comp insurance and you must have been injured at work or as a result of job-related duties.
Advice & Tips for Workers' Compensation Disputes
MoreAdvice & Tips for Workers' Compensation Disputes
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Whether you need an attorney to represent you after you are injured and have a your workers’ compensation claim depends on a number of factors.
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When Do Workers' Comp Benefits Start?
The good news about workers’ compensation benefits is that at least some benefits start immediately.
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What Benefits Does Workers' Compensation Provide?
What should you expect to receive if you are approved for workers' comp benefits?
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Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Workers' Comp Benefits?
Workers' compensation benefits are not normally considered taxable income at the state or federal level. The lone exception arises when an individual also receives disability benefits through Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Whether you need an attorney to represent you after you are injured and have a your workers’ compensation claim depends on a number of factors.
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How to Find a Workers' Comp Lawyer and What You Can Expect
Here's how to find an experienced workers' comp who will handle your case well.
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How Much Will I Have to Pay a Workers' Compensation Lawyer?
Attorneys who handle workers' compensation cases usually receive a fixed percentage of the benefits that a sick or injured worker is awarded.
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Who Actually Pays for Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Workers’ compensation benefits are paid for, in one way or another, by the employers of the state.
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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.
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How Workers' Compensation Benefits Offset Social Security Disability Payments
Understand how workers' compensation benefits can affect your Social Security disability payments.
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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.