Workers Compensation News Description
For how long can I receive benefits?
500 weeks is the rule of thumb for partial disability. Of course, each case is unique and a different time limit could apply. Consult one [...]
What Compensation is Payable for Scarring or Disfigurement?
Serious and unsightly permanent scars are compensated under workers compensation when they occur to the face, neck, or head. The maximum benefit is 275 weeks [...]
What happens if I was overpaid workers compensation?
If it was the company's miscalculation, then the company will only be entitled to a credit against future benefits if it is unfair for the [...]
What if I have more than one job at the same time?
This is known as concurrent employment. And the goo dnews is that this can increase the amount of compensation payable, since these can be considered [...]
What are Average Weekly Wages?
Wage Calculations are an important part of determining the amount of benefits due. Not all people receive a constant salary amount, so establishing the average [...]
What agreements will be put in place if I am disabled or permanently inured?
Compensation for Disability or Permanent Injury is paid when both the employer and employee agree that there has been a permanent injury. This is similar [...]
What is a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable
This is when an employer may start to pay compensation, even though they may later dispute the obligation to do so. This occurs during the [...]
How does an employer go about denying payments?
Denial of Payment is accomplished by a "notice of workers compensation denial" which is sent to the employee. A copy is also sent to the [...]
How do you file a Claim Petition?
A claim petition is filed after there has been a denial of a claim or where temporary payments have been stopped or when no payments [...]
What is an employee?
What does it mean to be an employee? In a legal setting, such as trying to get workers compensation, it may not be as simple [...]