After suffering a workplace accident, an employee can file a workers’ compensation claim to obtain valuable benefits that will cover the costs of their medical treatment as well as provide them with a replacement income while they are recovering. However, while most workers are familiar with workers’ compensation in general, few know how the process actually works. Read on to learn more about the workers’ compensation process in Camden County.The InjuryThe first thing to happen in any workers’ comp claim is that an employee...Continue Reading...
When you file a workers’ compensation claim in California, you usually receive a decision about whether your claim was accepted within 90 days. Lack of response within 90 days counts as the claim being accepted. If your claim is denied, the Division of Workers’ Compensation will notify you of this decision no more than 90 days after you file form DWC-1. As disappointing as it may be to see your claim denied, it does not automatically mean that your only options for paying your medical bills are to borrow money or try your hand at crowdfunding....Continue Reading...
When you have an on-the-job injury these are the first three things you should do:Report your injury to your employer. It is very important to report your injury immediately to your employer. Many employers have their own guidelines and rules about reporting work-related injuries. You should make sure to check with human resources or your employee handbook about the appropriate procedure. Regardless of your company’s own policies, under Minnesota Workers’ Compensation law, you are required to report your injury within 30 days of the...Continue Reading...
Workers' compensation law was introduced in the US in 1908. The aim of the law is to ease the financial burden of workers injured at the workplace. An injury can create great financial difficulties for the injured worker as well as the dependent family members. In such a situation, the workers' compensation law helps in relieving the financial burden of the injured worker.In this article, we will shed light on the important aspects of the workers' compensation law. You will know where it applies and how to maximize the compensation...Continue Reading...
