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Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation Benefits
In most instances, workers' compensation benefits are paid for accidental injuries that are caused, in whole or in part, by the employee's work. Workers may also be compensated for aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
Injuries are accidental if they happen unexpectedly, without plan or design. This includes injuries brought on by the repetitive use of a part of the body, as well as strokes, heart attacks or any other physical problem caused by work.
Injuries suffered in employer-sponsored recreational programs (e.g., athletic events, parties, picnics) are not covered unless the employee is ordered by the employer to participate. Accidental injuries incurred while participating as a patient in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program are not covered.
What workers' compensation benefits are provided?
Medical care benefits
The injured employee is entitled to receive all necessary first aid, medical, surgical and hospital services reasonably required to cure or relieve the effects of the injury or disease.
Where necessary, the employee is also entitled to receive appropriate physical, mental or vocational rehabilitation.
Temporary total disability benefits
Employees who must lose time from work in order to recover from the injury or disease are entitled to receive weekly payments until they are able to return to work that is reasonably available to them.
The payments represent two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the employee's average weekly earnings during the year before the accident or last exposure, subject to certain limits.
No compensation is payable for the first three working days, unless the lost time continues for 14 or more calendar days from the date of injury.
If temporary total disability benefits are not paid within 14 days, and the employer cannot justify the delay in payment, the employer may be required to pay a penalty to the employee.
Permanent disability, disfigurement and death benefits
When the employee has sustained an injury or disease which results in permanent disability, scarring or other disfigurement, additional benefits are provided to the employee.
If the injury or disease results in the employee's death, certain members of the employee's family are entitled to benefits.
Who administers the law?
The Industrial Commission is responsible for administering the law, providing information and assistance to employees and employers, and resolving any disputes regarding employees' entitlement to benefits and the amount of benefits. The Industrial Commission does not pay benefits--this is the responsibility of the employer.
Our law firm will help you obtain the above workers compensation benefits, even in the most difficult circumstances. Call the attorneys at our law firm for a free consultation on your work comp case, so our lawyers can get to work on obtaining the medical treatment and other benefits that your are entitled to.
In most instances, workers' compensation benefits are paid for accidental injuries that are caused, in whole or in part, by the employee's work. Workers may also be compensated for aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
Injuries are accidental if they happen unexpectedly, without plan or design. This includes injuries brought on by the repetitive use of a part of the body, as well as strokes, heart attacks or any other physical problem caused by work.
Injuries suffered in employer-sponsored recreational programs (e.g., athletic events, parties, picnics) are not covered unless the employee is ordered by the employer to participate. Accidental injuries incurred while participating as a patient in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program are not covered.
What workers' compensation benefits are provided?
Medical care benefits
The injured employee is entitled to receive all necessary first aid, medical, surgical and hospital services reasonably required to cure or relieve the effects of the injury or disease.
Where necessary, the employee is also entitled to receive appropriate physical, mental or vocational rehabilitation.
Temporary total disability benefits
Employees who must lose time from work in order to recover from the injury or disease are entitled to receive weekly payments until they are able to return to work that is reasonably available to them.
The payments represent two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the employee's average weekly earnings during the year before the accident or last exposure, subject to certain limits.
No compensation is payable for the first three working days, unless the lost time continues for 14 or more calendar days from the date of injury.
If temporary total disability benefits are not paid within 14 days, and the employer cannot justify the delay in payment, the employer may be required to pay a penalty to the employee.
Permanent disability, disfigurement and death benefits
When the employee has sustained an injury or disease which results in permanent disability, scarring or other disfigurement, additional benefits are provided to the employee.
If the injury or disease results in the employee's death, certain members of the employee's family are entitled to benefits.
Who administers the law?
The Industrial Commission is responsible for administering the law, providing information and assistance to employees and employers, and resolving any disputes regarding employees' entitlement to benefits and the amount of benefits. The Industrial Commission does not pay benefits--this is the responsibility of the employer.
Our law firm will help you obtain the above workers compensation benefits, even in the most difficult circumstances. Call the attorneys at our law firm for a free consultation on your work comp case, so our lawyers can get to work on obtaining the medical treatment and other benefits that your are entitled to.
