If an employee is injured on the job and cannot work, how does Worker's Comp fit in?
2007-02-26 16:23:06 · 3 answers · asked by Gothic Martha™ 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As a lawyer - I want to direct you to ask a workers comp attorney. Its a specialized area of law that requires an experienced attorney who handles workers comp cases. If you are the injured person - call your local bar association for a referral or look somebody up in the phone book. If this is a general question - then there are books that can give you some info. Workers comp is a statute that awards a percentage of income to injured workers - it can be very draconian - for example the statute gives so much for an amputated leg vs. an amputated finger. Its a very bizarre area of law. An experienced lawyer will give you all the info you require. Good luck!!
2007-03-06 08:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lynn T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the employer has Worker's Comp insurance, the company should file on it for the employee. The trouble is that some companies try their best to get out of filing claims by saying that the employee was already hurt when they got to work that day or other things.
My uncle was hurt on the job at a major retail chain and they took months to finally settle.
I imagine your state web site may have some information about worker's comp in your state.
2007-02-26 20:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worker's Comp covers the medical side of the claim until the claim is closed. The monetary benifits are covered by State Disability.
2007-03-06 14:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋