When you think of workers comp benefits, you may think of traumatic injuries, heavy machinery, and the loss of use of body parts. Workers comp benefits do often cover these types of traumatic injuries. But what about work illnesses? Luckily, your workers comp also covers many work illnesses you may suffer on the job. If you’re sick and believe it’s because of your employment, you may have grounds for workers compensation. Talk to a work comp lawyer if you’ve suffered any of the following illnesses, among others. MesotheliomaIn...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s not too difficult to know, in many cases, whether your employer will cover the costs of your physical recovery. You may already know that your workers comp benefits should cover those costs. What if you’re suffering from a work-related illness, though? Some illnesses may be difficult to connect to your job, making it tough to get the full benefits you need for your recovery from that illness. Fortunately, your work comp benefits should cover many illnesses. Below is just a sample of...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s not too difficult to know, in many cases, whether your employer will cover the costs of your physical recovery. You may already know that your workers comp benefits should cover those costs. What if you’re suffering from a work-related illness, though? Some illnesses may be difficult to connect to your job, making it tough to get the full benefits you need for your recovery from that illness. Fortunately, your work comp benefits should cover many illnesses. Below is just a sample of...Continue Reading...
