Workers’ compensation benefits are paid for by employers. However, workers’ compensation systems vary by state. Depending on the system that is in place, employees may receive workers’ compensation benefits from any of the following: The state government; An insurance company; The employer; or A third-party...
Whenever an employee becomes involved in a dispute regarding workers' compensation, he or she should consider consulting with an attorney on the matter. However, not every workers' compensation issue necessarily warrants legal assistance. Below are some of the most common situations involving workers' compensation in...
In the past, employees in Arizona were not given the option of settling their workers’ compensation claims. Fortunately, however, Arizona law now permits settlements, giving employees an additional compensation option following a work-related injury. Below is an overview of how workers' compensation settlement amounts are...
If you need a workers’ comp attorney, you may be going through challenging times. An injury at work may not only bring physical and mental agony but also a loss of earning capacity. If you have never had a need to find a lawyer before, it...
When an employee is injured, he or she typically wants nothing more than to get back to work as soon as possible. Unfortunately, however, this isn’t always possible. And even when an injured employee is able to return to work, it is often in a...
