If you are receiving workers comp benefits and find out the company you work for is closing, you may understandably be worried about what will happen to your benefits. Getting injured while performing work duties can make you eligible for receiving workers compensation. If you have already been declared eligible for it and started receiving … Read more
Workers compensation laws are a fairly complex piece of legislation, and it can be very difficult to go through them without a broader understanding of the legal system. When you apply for workers compensation benefits, you may be asked to make a very important decision: settle the claim or keep lifetime medical coverage. However, without … Read more
When a landscaper gets hurt and needs treatment to get better, the costs are often great. Landscapers typically have to work in all kinds of weather conditions. Because they are often exposed to the elements and use complex equipment to do their job, they are also faced with high levels of risks every time they … Read more
The CDC reports that the fatality is roughly six times higher than the rate among workers in other industries. Oilfield workers are routinely exposed to a variety of different hazards. The CDC reports that the fatality is roughly seven times higher than the rate among workers in other industries. When a worker is injured as … Read more
Some employers may use a few sneaky tactics to lessen the amount of workers comp you’re entitled to or try to avoid paying compensation altogether. Companies have a responsibility to take care of their employees and provide a safe working environment. However, in spite of an employer’s efforts to ensure that proper safety regulations are … Read more
The role of insurance adjusters is to save the company money. Your best interests are not their priority. Imagine you hurt your back because of a work-related injury and now you have to spend a few weeks on bed rest to recover. One day, you get a phone call from the insurance adjuster. She is … Read more