When you or a loved one is injured at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Many who are out of work due to an injury wonder what weekly benefits will be paid as they recover from their injury. Types of Disability Benefits First it is worthwhile to look at the types of… Read More »
PPD Benefits Based on Functional Impairment
When a work injury results in a permanent impairment, a permanent restriction, or an inability to earn wages similar to those earned before your injury, an injured employee may be entitled to Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits. If your injury is to a scheduled member – an arm, hand, finger, toe or other member –… Read More »
Workers’ Comp for Car Accidents During the Commute
In a January 4 Letter of Interpretation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directed employers to record certain commuting injuries as “tasks that are conditions of employment”. Typically if a worker is injured in a motor vehicle accident during the normal commute to and from work, it is not considered a work related and… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare workers routinely face hazards in the workplace such as exposure to blood borne pathogens, x-ray imaging, respiratory illnesses, and ergonomic injuries caused when assisting patients and performing repetitive tasks. According to OSHA, U.S. healthcare providers experienced over a million injuries and illnesses causing at least 1 day of missed work in 2020, a staggering… Read More »
Difference Between Workers Compensation and Third Party Injury Claims
Most employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance policies to cover an employee’s medical, rehabilitation and disability (wage replacement) costs if the employee is injured at work. Workers’ compensation may also pay death benefits if a worker is killed in a work related incident. Workers’ compensation provides these benefits to injured employees in exchange… Read More »
Workers’ Comp for Vaccine Injury
On April 20, 2021, OSHA released guidance to employers regarding potential plans to mandate Covid 19 vaccines, stating that if vaccines are required for employment, any adverse reactions to the vaccine will be considered ‘work related’ and, therefore compensable under workers’ compensation. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the clarification comes as an… Read More »
Medical Bill Coverage for Workplace Violence Injuries
Following recent reports of workplace violence, a renewed focus on accessing hazards in the workplace and developing violence prevention measures is likely a top priority among employers across the nation. Workplace violence may include anything from threats of physical violent, harassment and intimidation to physical assault or even homicide. Every year, thousands of employees are… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Scheduled Injuries
When you are injured at work, you may be entitled to disability benefits while you recover. Scheduled injuries – typically injuries to the extremities – translate into a maximum number of weeks of benefits for injured workers. The amount of benefits an employee will receive depends on various factors such as the employee’s average weekly… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Workplace Fall Injuries
Workplace fall injuries from the same level or falls to a lower level are common occurrences resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities every year. Falls from the Same Level Workplace falls from the same level, resulting in trip, slip and fall injuries, often occur when cords or hoses are left laying across walkways or in… Read More »
Treating Work Related Musculoskeletal Injuries
Many construction workers are diagnosed with chronic muscle and joint injuries and are frequently prescribed opioid painkillers. In fact, many who suffer from workplace back, shoulder and wrist injuries that are not readily fixed, turn to medication to manage pain so they can return to work quickly. Unfortunately, widespread use of opioids in the construction… Read More »