FAQ Category: Workers Compensation
Insurance companies will often have their insured (i.e. the employer) offer a position of light duty, in hopes that you will not accept the…
A common method of insurance companies is to arrange for a recorded statement shortly after a work injury is reported. While documentation is…
The closer in time an injury, or pain, is reported to an employer, the better your chances of success. If a report of injury is not completed in…
The answer to this question is situation-specific. There are two potential injury dates:
The first day missed from work as a result of the…
A few examples of occupational diseases include:
Developing pain in your hands (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome) or elbows (e.g. epicondylitis or…
If you perform repetitive work, and that work either caused or aggravated your condition, it is possible to make a claim for benefits arising out of…
Absolutely! A claim for an occupational disease may apply to your…
A few examples of traumatic injuries include:
Picking up a heavy box and having back pain
Being struck in the legs with a forklift…
A traumatic injury is a specific injury at a certain point in time. It typically involves a specific event, which can be attributed to causing or…
You sure can! A condition may be said to be work related if an injury (or work exposure) caused your condition directly or indirectly. That is, if…