Work Injury Compensation

Work injury compensation, or workers compensation, is a benefit given to employees when they are hurt while doing their job or because of their job. In a large majority of the 50 states, employers with more than a few employees must have workers compensation simply in order to operate; that is how strict the laws are regarding work related injuries. Simply put, employees have a legal right to workers comp' benefits if they are injured on the job. In fact, workers compensation operates on a no-fault basis, meaning unless there was willful misconduct, benefits are to be provided without contention as long as the work injury was valid. Filing a claim for worker's compensation is done with the employer's HR department, who will process the claim with the insurance and disburse a benefit check, if approved.

Fast Facts

    • In many states, workers compensation is state mandated for employers
    • Very small companies are not required to have workers compensation insurance

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  • Injury Compensation for Lost Work Time

    If you are injured at work, you may qualify for state workers' compensation benefits. It's important for the e...
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    An employer might take all precautions to ensure the well-being of his employees, however, accidents still do ...
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  • Work Injury Accident Report

    Most employers in many states have a basic duty to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their workers.  ...
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  • Work Related Injury: Workers Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims

    In short, work related injury claims could be handled via the worker’s compensation system in place in a given...
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  • Returning to Work after an Injury

      Many workers who've been injured on the job may be unable to perform their regular job duties while they rec...
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