Workers Compensation
1. What am I entitled to receive when I am out on workers' compensation?
You can receive free medical care and temporary disability benefits equivalent to 70 percent of your gross weekly wages up to a maximum amount which changes from year to year.
2. Can I sue my employer if his/her negligence caused my injury?
You usually cannot sue your employer for negligence. You must instead use the workers' compensation system to recover lost wages, healthcare expenses and/or a permanent disability award.
3. Can I receive workers' compensation if my injury occurred during lunch time?
If your injury occurred off the premises during your lunch break, you are not eligible for workers' compensation. But most injuries occurring during an on-premises lunch break are considered work-related.
4. If I have to attend a doctor's appointment during work hours, should I be paid for this time?
If you have returned to work but remain under the care of a workers' compensation doctor, the law does not require your employer to pay you for the time missed from work while seeing the company doctor.
5. What does it cost to have an attorney represent me in my workers' compensation claim?
We do not charge upfront costs for representing our client in a workers' compensation claim. Your attorney only gets paid if you collect for your injury.
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