Worker’s Compensation

Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V In our first post in our series on Workers’ Compensation, we answered three basic questions: What is Workers’ Compensation, why do we have it, and who does it apply to? In this follow-up post, we’ll take a closer look at what counts as partial or total disability and how that changes Workers’ Compensation claims and possible settlements.

Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V When you’ve suffered an injury or illness as a result of your job, you have to make a lot of decisions in a very brief amount of time. “What sort of medical care do I need to pursue, if any? How long will I be out of work while I am recovering? Will my family still be able to pay our bills? Are there any long-term effects that may never go away as a result of this injury?” One of the most important questions you’ll need to answer is, Do I need to file for Worker’s Compensation?