How do I know when to file for workers’ compensation?
- If you are injured on the job, you should file a workers’ compensation claim.
When may I be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits?
- If you are injured on the job or sustain an occupational disease (carpal tunnel syndrome and asbestos-related injuries are typical examples), you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
What do workers’ compensation benefits typically include?
- Wage loss benefits where an employee cannot work because of job-related injuries
- Medical treatment
- Vocational rehabilitation where an employee cannot return to his former occupation
- Benefits for dependents (for example, spouse and non-adult children) of a worker killed on the job
If I work or live in the Washington metropolitan area, where do I file for workers’ compensation?
- The Washington metropolitan area is made up of three jurisdictions: Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Determining which jurisdiction to file your claim depends on a variety of factors, including where the injury occurred and where the employer is located. Since workers’ compensation laws are different in each of these jurisdictions, where the claim is filed is very important. It is best to discuss your case with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney.
What are the benefits of workers’ compensation?
- Workers’ compensation is designed to provide injured workers monetary benefits and medical treatment for job-related injuries in lieu of the injured worker filing a lawsuit against the employer.
- The benefits of workers’ compensation are:
(1) that the process tends to be quicker than traditional litigation;
(2) that the process does not require the employee to prove that anyone was at fault for the injury; and
(3) that the process is designed to provide the injured worker benefits during the course of treatment for the injury.
Are there any disadvantages to filing for workers’ compensation?
What are the different types of workers’ compensation benefits?
- Temporary total disability, Temporary partial disability, Permanent total disability, Permanent partial disability, Disfigurement/mutilation
- Learn more about the different types of workers’ compensation benefits
Who can you sue for your work-related injury?
- Under Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia workers’ compensation law, in most circumstances an injured employee cannot sue his employer for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases. Where an employee’s injuries are caused by the negligence of someone other than the employer, however, the injured employee can sue the non-employer for damages. An experienced Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia workers compensation attorney can help you file an appropriate claim and recover compensation.
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