There are strict deadlines to meet in filing a lawsuit or a workers’ comp claim. The rules are different depending on what state you work in. In order to know whether it is better to file a lawsuit or a claim, or even whether you should do both, you need to talk with a skilled […]

The rules are different in each state, but generally, Workers’ compensation covers: A tax-free percentage of your pay (usually around two-thirds) Medical costs (including equipment, physical therapy, etc.) Vocational rehab where necessary (if you cannot do your previous job) Survivor’s benefits to family members for work-related death The above list is not all-inclusive, because the […]

If you do not file correctly, your workers’ compensation claim can be denied. But you may not feel up to jumping through numerous hoops when you are ill or injured and unable to work. Filing for workers’ comp is a job in itself. In most states, your employer must also take steps and meet deadlines […]