How will changing your employment status affect a workers' compensation claim? Some employees, who have sustained a work-related injury, may wonder if they can still receive workers’ compensation benefits after they have changed employment. The rules … [Read more...] about Claiming Workers’ Compensation Benefits From a Previous Employer
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Five More Workers’ Compensation Mistakes to Avoid
When filing a workers' compensation claim, steer clear of these common errors that may reduce your compensation. Previously, we listed five common mistakes employees make when filing a workers' compensation claim. These mistakes may cause a claim to … [Read more...] about Five More Workers’ Compensation Mistakes to Avoid
Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Hiring a competent Kansas City Missouri workers' compensation lawyer may help you receive the maximum possible benefits. The monetary benefits are often bigger than the fee paid to the lawyer since the lawyer has an idea on how to work through the … [Read more...] about Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
When Is an Employee Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Workers' compensation is a system designed for the benefit of workers who become ill or get injured while at work. Even though it seems like a fairly simple process, there are cases when the workers' compensation benefits are either limited or … [Read more...] about When Is an Employee Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ Compensation: Are There Any Alternatives?
There are instances when injured workers are in dire need of money while waiting for the approval of their workers’ compensation claim. Some options are available for the injured employees to deal with the daily expenses if they are not yet ready to … [Read more...] about Workers’ Compensation: Are There Any Alternatives?
Are Long Term Illnesses Covered under Workers Compensation?
Each year, millions of people get injured or become sick at their places of work. Some suffer only minor injuries that require minimal medical intervention, while some others receive serious injuries that render them disabled for the lifetime. … [Read more...] about Are Long Term Illnesses Covered under Workers Compensation?