Can I Get Workers Compensation for Wear and Tear Injuries?

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Worker’s compensation laws can be confusing. Sometimes, it’s not even about what is or what is not mentioned in the text, but how you interpret these laws and put them into practice. This can leave a lot of injured workers confused, as they try to figure out if their injuries are eligible or not. What’s … Read more

Updated: January 24, 2020

How To Report a Work Injury Correctly

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Though worker’s compensation laws are meant to protect injured workers, they do outline a specific process you have to go through to report your injury and receive compensation. Not reporting your work injury can result in your claim being denied. The insurance company has the right to deny your claim if you did not respect … Read more

Updated: January 24, 2020

How Are Workers Compensation Cases Different From Personal Injury Cases?

If you’ve been injured at your job, you may be wondering if you should file a worker’s comp claim or a personal injury claim. Both routes can get you compensated for your injuries, but they demand completely different processes. Both have their pros and cons, and deciding between the two can sometimes be difficult, particularly … Read more

How The Opioid Crisis Is Affecting Workers Comp Claims

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The opioid crisis is officially considered a national emergency. It’s reported that around 29% of people who are prescribed opioids end up misusing them. How did this happen? Well, the reasons are very complex, but most experts agree that because opioids are so addictive, they may not the most appropriate type of medication for pain … Read more

Updated: November 19, 2019