Earning workers’ compensation for a workplace injury is not a guarantee. While worker's compensation is a common benefit, it is still possible to miss out. To get the compensation you need to cover the steep costs of a workplace injury, you should: Seek medical...
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Workers’ compensation benefits and your employment
In the aftermath of an injury on the job, people may worry about how filing for workers’ compensation benefits may affect their employment. Common concerns include the possibility that an employer will retaliate and a job will be in jeopardy. State and federal...
4 commonly overlooked dangers in the workplace
Workers in nearly every occupation face a certain level of risk during every shift. From single-accident injuries to repeated toxic exposure, workplace hazards can lead to devastating injuries and catastrophic conditions. Supervisors often focus on large hazards while...
Why do people with valid workers’ compensation claims receive denials?
It is very common for people to receive a determination of ineligibility after applying for workers’ compensation benefits. These claimants should not conclude that a denial of benefits means that they are truly ineligible. Many claimants can dispute a determination...
Motor vehicle crashes cause most work-related deaths and injuries
Millions of workers across the United States drive or ride in a vehicle as part of their job duties every day, and motor vehicle crashes cause the most work-related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All these workers are at...
3 common causes of construction accidents
Every year thousands of victims suffer from injuries from construction accidents. Oftentimes they are unable to work for long periods of time due to spinal trauma, brain injuries, or broken bones. Working on a construction site is a dangerous job, but knowing the...
Four Steps to Take After a Severe Work Injury
Severe work injuries are tragic. Unfortunately, they are common. If you have been hurt while working, workers' compensation is critical to maximizing your recovery. In Indiana, there are rules you must follow to access your benefits. Learn the steps to take after a...
How to pay for construction site injuries
When you are working hard to bring home a paycheck, sustaining a construction site injury is one of the worst things that can happen to you. Not only can getting hurt result in significant hospital bills, but it can also make it difficult to support your family. ...
Construction Accident Statistics (With Infographic)
Construction sites are among the most dangerous job sites of any industry. Even if a construction worker follows all regulations and protocols, they still might find themself suffering from a construction accident injury. Commonly considered to be the most dangerous...
Workers’ Comp and Hip Injuries
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private sector employers in 2018. To protect workers from covering the cost of work injuries themselves, the law requires employers to carry...