Category: Workers’ Compensation
Georgia laws mandate all employers in the state to obtain workers’ comp insurance or qualify their businesses as self-insured. With this coverage, an employer can take care of an employee’s expenses and income losses due to work-related injuries. There are instances, however, where an employer denies a workers’ comp claim. The reasons often vary, from […]
It’s understandable for any employee to feel worried once they realize that their employer has not obtained workers’ comp insurance. If you have been hurt at work, you may have to undergo expensive treatments in Atlanta, GA. With the possibility of income loss and increased medical expenses, you will definitely need timely workers’ comp payments. […]
Vocational rehabilitation is the process of rebuilding a person’s work skills after he or she was injured while on the job. This training allows employees whose permanently disabling injuries no longer allow them to complete the tasks required of their previous job the opportunity to learn skills for a new type of employment. If you […]
Workers’ compensation insurance coverage is a mandate for businesses across North Carolina. Any company that operates with three or more employees should obtain workers’ comp insurance. If you were injured at work, your employer should be able to help you through a workers’ comp claim. Since workers’ comp insurance is a requirement, an uninsured employer […]
The unfortunate truth is that there is no specific law that says a Georgia employer cannot fire a worker after an injury or workers’ compensation claim. This can make it difficult for workers who get hurt to continue to make a living, and seems essentially unfair. But a business’s ability to let a worker go […]
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance coverage that is offered by all employers who employ more than three workers (full-time or part-time). The benefits are provided to employees in case they are injured on the job. The objective of the benefits is to ensure that the employees receive immediate medical care as well as income […]
When you are hurt on the job, you look to insurance to help you receive treatment and get back on your feet. You assume that if you throw out your back, slip and fall, or suffer some type of work-related injury that insurance will be there to catch you. The entire point of workers’ compensation […]
After suffering an injury in the workplace, you may be receiving a lot of mixed messages. You know that you need to seek medical help, but your employer may try to limit your benefits and even deny them if you have a pre existing condition. If this pre existing condition has anything to do with […]
Workers’ comp death benefits work differently than regular workers’ comp. This is due to the fact that the person who should receive the benefits has passed away. Understanding the rules for workers’ comp death benefits in North Carolina can make it easier to file a claim. It can also help expedite the process of receiving […]
When you get hurt at work, your first thought is to get medical attention and recover. It can take a great deal of effort to ensure you see the right doctors for your injury and that their bills are paid for by your employer. But as you are dealing with the physical and emotional consequences […]
