Workers’ comp usually covers occupational diseases, repetitive strain injuries, and other cumulative trauma conditions that develop over time on the job. ...
If your benefit checks are late, you may be able to collect penalties and interest—and the penalties might be higher when the insurance company acts unreasonably. ...
You’re allowed to file a workers’ comp claim after you were fired, laid off, or quit. But it could be difficult to prove that your previous job caused your current medical condition. ...
You have legal protections against retaliation for filing a workers’ comp claim, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your job is protected while you’re out on temporary disability leave. ...
Learn the rules for when you may and may not collect unemployment benefits while you’re receiving or applying for workers’ comp benefits. ...
When you file a workers' comp claim, it's common—and usually legal—for a private investigator to follow you in public or online. Learn how to keep this spying from hurting your case. ...
Learn why the insurance company might deny your claim for a work-related injury or illness—and what you can do about it. ...
Learn what to do if you were the victim of workplace violence—when you can sue the employer or get workers’ comp benefits. ...
We asked our readers about their experiences with denied workers' comp claims. Here’s what we learned about the reasons for those denials and what happened when they challenged the insurance companies' decisions. ...
Learn when you may be able to handle your own workers' comp claim—and the circumstances that could make it hard to win your case without a lawyer's help. ...
