Monthly Archives: May 2024
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Secondary Injuries
After suffering a work-related injury, you may know that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage should cover your medical expenses and compensate you for other losses, such as lost wages. However, if you suffer a secondary injury, it may be unclear whether your injury is covered under workers’ compensation. After suffering a secondary injury,… Read More »
Common Causes of Injuries Among Hotel Housekeepers
According to research, hotel workers in the United States of America are 40 percent more likely to suffer injuries at work than other service-sector workers in general. When people think of workers in the hotel industry who are likely to suffer occupational injuries, they often think of workers such as chefs/cooks, waiters, and waitresses…. Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Mediation
Workers’ compensation cases may be referred for mediation before a formal hearing is scheduled. Workers’ compensation mediation can also be voluntary, meaning an injured employee and their employer or the insurance company can choose to resolve the workers’ compensation claim through mediation. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that can help an injured… Read More »
The Benefits of Early Consultation With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
One of the best decisions you can make after suffering an injury in the course of employment is to seek prompt legal guidance from a workers’ compensation attorney. Consulting with a workers’ compensation lawyer without delay can offer several benefits. Early consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney can significantly affect the outcome of your… Read More »