An Overview of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) helps people who get hurt or sick from the work they do. Sick or injured workers can get medical care, wage loss benefits, and vocational rehabilitation (VR). Most employers pay for workers’ comp insurance or are authorized to be self-insured. Michigan Workers […]
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What To Know About Michigan Worker’s Compensation Laws
Worker’s Compensation laws In Michigan Worker’s Compensation laws are designed to financially aid workers injured while on the job by replacing lost wages and paying medical expenses because injuries without forcing the employee to sue their employer for the funds. Ordinarily, employees cannot sue their employers for injury if the employer is covered […]
Read more...What are My Rights If I Get injured as an Employee in Michigan
What are My Rights If I Get injured as an Employee in Michigan? Work injuries are not uncommon, and in some industries, such as construction, there is a higher risk for being involved in an accident on the job. However, even office employees can get hurt while performing their work duties. If you […]
Read more...HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I RECEIVE FOR A WORKERS COMP CLAIM IN INDIANA
How Much Money Can I Receive For A Workers Comp Claim in Indiana? When you are injured on the job in Indianapolis, South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart or anywhere in the state of Indiana, and unable to return to work for more than a week, you may be entitled to receive paid medical care and […]
Read more...Injured at Work Legal Claims
Work Injury Claims Workers compensation or work injury claims are often handled differently than personal injury claims. Most commonly, the victim in a work injury seeks compensation from an employer’s workers compensation insurance rather than the employer themselves. Employers in most states are required to insure their employees in case of injury. […]
Read more...How Much Money Can I Receive in a Workers Compensation Claim in Indiana
How Much Money Can I Receive For A Workers Comp Claim in Indiana? If you are injured on the job in Indiana and unable to return to work for more than a week, you may be entitled to receive paid medical care and compensation for your lost wages equal to two-thirds of your average […]
Read more...Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana
Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana IC-22-3-2-2 requires employers to carry workers compensation coverage, with some exceptions All Indiana employers must provide Workers Compensation coverage to all employees subject to Indiana Code 22-3-2-2. IC 22-3-2-2 Mandatory compliance; burden of proof; exemptions Sec. 2. (a) Every employer and every employee, except as […]
Read more...exclusive remedy provision of Indiana’s Workers Compensation Act
Indiana Workplace Injuries and the “Exclusive Remedy” Provision of Indiana’s Workers’ Compensation Act Being involved in an Indiana workplace accident is a stressful experience. Not only must the injured employee worry about physical recovery after the accident, but injured employees must also take time away from work. On top of this, there are […]
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