What does Workers’ Compensation do? Workers’ compensation is a state law that requires employers to provide insurance coverage to employees if they are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation was created to replace the traditional tort law system, in which employers could be sued for large amounts of money and workers would not be guaranteed … [Read more...]
5 Common Questions about Wrongful Death Lawsuits
When a family member is lost to a tragic accident, it creates more than just an emotional loss for the remaining family members. In addition to learning to cope with this loss, survivors are also often forced to face financial hardships. In an effort to protect these family members, the law allows surviving family members to seek compensation when … [Read more...]
Indiana Workers’ Compensation
What is Workers’ Compensation? In Indiana, Workers’ Compensation allows employees who have been hurt on the job to receive compensation for their injury, regardless of who was at fault for the injury. Workers’ compensation guarantees compensation for an injured worker. The idea behind workers’ compensation is that it allows a worker to be covered … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Opt-Out Option Ruled Unconstitutional in Oklahoma
A 7-2 ruling in the Oklahoma Supreme Court found that provisions that would allow employers to opt-out of the state’s Workers’ Compensation were unconstitutional. The case, titled Vasquez v Dillard’s, Inc., started when Jonnie Vasquez injured her neck and shoulder while working for a Dillard’s department store in a work-related injury. Vasquez … [Read more...]
Nevada Workers’ Compensation
What is Workers’ Compensation? If you are hurt while you are at work, then you can be compensated for your injury no matter whose fault the injury was thanks to workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is like a form of insurance that employers have to pay so that, no matter what, a worker will be compensated for any work-related injury. … [Read more...]
Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law
What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a process in which workers may receive compensation for work-related injuries without directly suing their employers. It is required by law for employers that have five or more employees to provide workers’ compensation coverage (with a few exceptions). The idea behind workers’ compensation … [Read more...]
The Importance of Workers Compensation
Consumers have their mortgages, their auto insurance and probably some form of homeowner's insurance. They may have measures in place to protect their important documents and belongings as well as firewalls to protect their computers, all of which they pay close attention to. But not many consumers give that kind of attention to their employers’ … [Read more...]
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law
What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ Compensation is state system that allows most employees in the state to be compensated for an injury that they have sustained while working or because of their work. Workers’ Compensation ensures an injured employee receives a specified amount of compensation for an injury, while also making sure that the … [Read more...]
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation
How is Workers’ Compensation Defined in North Carolina? If you have been hurt while you were working, or have contracted a disease or suffered an injury because of your job, workers’ compensation will allow you to be compensated for your injuries. Workers’ compensation was enacted in North Carolina so that workers could receive financial help for … [Read more...]
Ohio Workers’ Compensation
What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation allows workers to be compensated for most injuries that they may have suffered while working. The idea behind workers’ compensation is that workers would be guaranteed a set amount of compensation for their injuries and lost wages. It is required by Ohio law that every employer provides his … [Read more...]
