Workers’ compensation is the payment that companies make to their employees who have been injured on the job. Typically, this works as a form of insurance that employers pay into. As a result, the exact payout of a workers’ compensation package is typically worked out with an insurance company, although the exact rules vary by state.
Workers’ compensation can cover a large variety of work-related physical and psychological injuries or illnesses. In general, if your injury or illness was incurred at work you may have a potential case. Consulting an experienced legal team can help you to determine if your injury is sufficient for a claim.
To be eligible for workers’ compensation, you must report your injury and consult a medical professional, who will give you a medical certificate that says your injury is legitimate. After that, you’ll be able to submit a claim for workers’ compensation. This claim should be made within three months of your injury, however, this is not a strict deadline.