Workers' Compensation is insurance paid for by employers to cover on-the-job injuries. State law requires employer to have such insurance or make other arrangements to pay for on-the-job injuries. Workers' suffering from work related injuries or diseases are entitled to wage-loss and medical expense benefits arising as a result of the injury or disease.

Answer: For a traumatic injuries, a completed Form 101, Application for Resolution of Injury Claim, is filed with the Office of Workers Claims in Frankfort, Kentucky. Other forms are required for occupational diseases and other injuries.

Generally, there is a 2 year statute of limitations for filing workers compensation cases. However, there are several exemptions and you need to consult a qualified attorney as to what those exemptions are.

The workers' compensation site has information about how to file as well as frequently asked questions about workers' compensation.

Kansas law requires that you notify your employer of an injury within 10 days of the accident. There are some exceptions to this rule. In addition, the law requires that you serve written notice on the employer that you are entitled to receive Workers' Compensation benefits because of your injury. This is not the same as filling out an accident report at the jobsite.

According to Florida Law, you cannot be fired or harassed for filing or attempting to file a Workers Compensation claim. If you feel that your Employer is treating you unfairly surrounding the accident, you may have additional legal rights. As such, and under certain circumstances you may be able to sue the Employer directly in addition to the Workers Compensation matter.

It is against the law to fire an injured worker or to harass an injured worker for filing a workers' compensation claim. Section 49 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act provides for penalties and reinstatement if you are fired. In addition, Section 31 of the Act calls for criminal penalties if an employer or its insurance company misrepresents a material fact. Lawyers can protect their clients against these illegal actions by employers.

Most employees who are injured in Iowa, working under contract of hire made in Iowa, or whose employment is principally localized in Iowa, are eligible for benefits if they have a job-related injury. (85.71) There are few classifications of employees who are exempt from the law, and therefore not eligible for benefits, please consult with a compliance administrator with the Division of Workers' Compensation.

If you are receiving Temporary Total or Temporary Partial Workers' Compensation payments, you are not eligible for unemployment insurance in Georgia. The only way to know for sure is to file a claim.

Your lawyer should assist you in the filing of your claim with the Industrial Commission, and should ensure that you receive all of the benefits you are entitled to under the Act. Your lawyer may have to petition for an immediate hearing so that you may receive the benefits you deserve from your employer in a timely manner. Your lawyer may have to take depositions of doctors involved in your medical care in order to ensure an equitable resolution to your claim.

Answer: Workers Compensation refers to laws that make employers pay medical benefits, lost wages, and money for permanent impairment for job related injuries. In Kentucky, all medical expenses related to the injury are paid by the employer, with no co-payments or deductibles (KRS 342.020). While off work and recovering from an injury, employees are entitled to lost wage benefits, called Temporary Total Disability Benefits (KRS 342.720).

Fraudulent claims contribute to the University's rising work comp insurance costs which can trickle down and affect everyone's budget. Insurance fraud is a third degree felony that can result in fines, civil liability and jail time. The Dept. of Insurance has an anti-fraud program that rewards up to $25,000 to persons providing information that leads to the arrest and conviction of persons committing insurance fraud.

Workers' compensation is a system of social insurance whereby benefits are payable to an injured worker regardless of fault on the part of the employer and generally without regard to fault on the part of the worker.