If an employee is hurt at work, they may be entitled to financial restitution through the workers’ compensation program. This way, the injured employee can receive the finances they need to take care of the resulting medical bills, lost income and other damages. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon...
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3 tactics employers use to avoid compensating injured workers
Workers' compensation insurance protects employees injured in the line of duty. This insurance offers several advantages to employees and those who depend on them. Nonetheless, obtaining these benefits is not as easy as it sounds. Some employers make it hard for workers to get what they deserve....
Retail workers should be careful this holiday season
The holiday season is always busy for retail workers. These individuals have to try to keep up with customer demands, but doing that can’t come at the expense of safety. All retail workers should remember that being safe is their top priority. Their employers should ensure that they have a safe...
What happens if instead of workers’ comp you go to arbitration?
Workers commonly assume that they won't have to worry about their finances very much if they get hurt on the job. After all, workers' compensation protection is almost universal. However, the way that businesses comply with workers' compensation coverage requirements differs in certain places. In...
Motor vehicle accidents could lead to blindness
During a car accident, a lot is going on. Metal is crushing, glass is breaking, and people and things are moving. There is a high potential for any number of injuries or even death during a vehicle accident. One surprising fact may be that car accidents are a leading cause of eye injuries. Getting...
What protects surviving family after a deadly work incident?
Most workers' compensation claims originate from the person affected by a job safety issue. Those who develop a work-related medical issue due to chemical exposure or who get hurt in a machinery malfunction can claim workers' compensation benefits to replace some of their lost wages and cover the...
3 important deadlines for workers’ comp cases
If you get injured at work in Texas, your injury should be covered by workers’ compensation. You’re going to have medical bills from the treatment that you needed, you’re going to miss wages while you’re out of work and things of this nature. Workers’ comp payments can help to cover some of these...
Getting lifetime injury benefits after a workplace accident
When a worker is badly hurt in Texas and cannot return to work because they are now paralyzed or wheelchair bound, they are in a position where they may want to look into lifetime injury benefits. Lifetime injury benefits may be available through workers’ compensation in several different...
3 mistakes to avoid after a workplace accident
No one plans to go to work and be involved in an accident. Unfortunately, cases of workplace accidents still occur all the time. After an accident occurs, you may wonder what to do next. Unfortunately, there are common missteps and mistakes that may harm your ability to recover compensation. 1....
When does medical coverage through workers’ comp end?
Most employers in Texas make the decision to carry workers' compensation. If your employer participates and offers coverage, you have the right to make a claim if you suffer an injury on the job. You can also receive medical benefits for health issues related to your employment, like a repetitive...