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What should I do if I have been injured at work?

Other Worker's Compensation Law FAQs

• Does workers’ compensation apply to my job?
  The majority of jurisdictions provide no exemptions to the application of workers’ compensation statutes, so long as there is an employer/employee … more
• I was injured while working at my job. What rights do I have?
  If you are injured while performing the duties of your employment you will generally have your medical expenses resulting from the injury, lost wages, and compensation … more
• Is there a time limit for notifying my employer that I have been injured in order to qualify for workers’ compensation coverage?
  Yes.  There may be a time limit within which you must report your injury to your employer and have a workers’ compensation claim presented to your … more
• I got hurt at work and I filed a workers’ compensation claim. My boss is mad that I did this and he is threatening to fire me. Can he do this?
  Most jurisdictions have “anti-discrimination” laws that prevent an employer from taking any retaliatory action against an employee who has filed a … more
• Can I waive workers’ compensation?
  Generally, no.  Workers’ compensation laws are mandatory in most states.  Even if an employee has signed an employment contract that includes wording … more
• Why is workers’ compensation good for me, as a worker?
  Workers’ compensation statutes benefit employees by creating a guaranteed and efficient manner for employees injured on the job to receive compensation for their … more
• I have become ill and cannot work because of my illness. Am I entitled to workers’ compensation benefits?
  Generally, for an employee who has become sick or contracted a disease that results in an inability to perform the duties of their employment, they can only recover … more