Recently, your coworker sustained an injury on the clock, but your employer says workers' compensation does not cover the harm. Why? In case you find yourself in a similar situation in the future, see what Insurance Business says about what circumstances workers' comp...
Workers’ Compensation
What to know about permanent disability benefits
After Virginia workers sustain injuries on the job, they may need to take time off to recover. Sometimes, they may receive permanent disability benefits while they are out of work. There are two types of workers' compensation disability benefits. According to the...
What if my employer in N.C. doesn’t cooperate with my claim?
If you suffer an injury in the workplace in North Carolina, you may be considering workers’ compensation under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. You probably know that you will need to report the injury to your employer verbally and in writing as soon as...
Extreme heat, dizziness and construction accidents
When construction workers find themselves in a very hot environment, getting through the day is often very hard. In the summer months, it is smart for construction workers to avoid pushing themselves to work when temperatures become unbearable. Unfortunately, some...
Employees may apply for benefits when automation causes injuries
Working in a warehouse equipped with modern technology may appear to many employees as a desirable opportunity. Automation, however, may bring workplace demands that result in serious disabilities. Companies using automated machines to process customer orders might...
Starting over after a workplace accident
When workplace injuries occur, victims often need to change many facets of their lives. For example, someone injured at work often has to make significant changes with respect to their daily routine. They are often unable to drive because of an injury and many people...
Vocational rehabilitation and its role in helping injured workers
Workers' compensation in North Carolina has been established to benefit both employers and their employees. If implemented and enforced the right way, this resourceful program can protect both employers and employees and allow injured workers the support they need to...
What are the differences between bursitis and tendinitis?
Not all work-related injuries in Virginia or North Carolina result from a single traumatic injury. Many result from overuse of your extremities over time. You may be susceptible to injuries such as these if your job requires you to perform the same motions of one or...
What should I know about workers’ compensation in Virginia?
If you get an injury at work, you may be able to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. Virginia law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance if they regularly employ more than two full-time or part-time employees, including subcontractors. The...
What are the different types of disability benefits in Virginia?
If you suffer an injury on the job in Virginia, your employer likely has workers' compensation coverage to help you out. Workers' compensation assists you by offering payment for medical expenses and lost wages. There are different categories of claims in this system....
