You have put in time, built your career and perhaps even started contemplating a comfortable retirement. Then, an unexpected workplace injury strikes. Suddenly, your plans are derailed. Will your employer or the insurance company argue that your age makes you less...
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3 mistakes that can compromise a workers’ compensation claim
In some cases, workers’ compensation claims are straightforward. The employee reports the incident, sees a doctor and makes use of their benefits. Other times, the process can be much more complex and contentious. There may be questions about whether they actually got...
Do car crash injuries qualify for workers’ compensation coverage?
Different types of insurance apply in different circumstances. Occasionally, there are situations in which multiple different types of insurance or compensation could be available. For example, an individual injured in a car crash may be able to file a claim against...
Two reasons falls can be more serious as people age
When people get older, there’s often no such thing as a “simple” fall. Tripping over an electrical cord in a store, gym or other business or slipping in some tracked-in snow or a spill can lead to serious injuries for seniors. The following are two types of injuries...
Common hazards for retail workers that can result in injuries
Retail work is often perceived as a low-risk occupation, but the reality is that retail workers face a variety of hazards daily that can lead to injuries. These workers may lift heavy boxes and deal with unpredictable customers during their working hours, for example....
Can employees qualify for workers’ comp if they are at fault?
Workers' compensation benefits limit the risk associated with employment. Direct-hire employees who get hurt in an incident at work may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation can also help cover costs related to job-acquired medical...
Can workers’ compensation help you if your work impacts your health over time?
Workers’ compensation is a critical safety net designed to support employees who suffer from injuries or illnesses directly related to their job duties. While many people know that these benefits can help them with injuries from accidents on the job, you might not be...
How Kansas has significantly improved its workers’ comp system
Within the past year, Kansas has gone from having some of the lowest workers’ compensation benefits in the country to among the highest. That was thanks to a law enacted in July 2024. Both Democrats and Republicans in the state legislature passed the law, agreeing...
Can a car accident lead to workplace injuries?
If you’re involved in a car accident, you may explore all potential ways to seek compensation for your injuries. During this process, you might wonder if your incident qualifies as a workplace accident. If so, this could entitle you to workers' compensation. It is...
Why do some injury symptoms show up later?
Millions of people are injured every year in car accidents. For the lucky ones, injuries are only minor, and they may recover within a few days or weeks. Others aren’t quite as fortunate. One dangerous aspect of severe injuries is that the symptoms can be delayed....