Workers' Compensation
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Every year, millions of U.S. workers are injured on the job.
Workers’ compensation is a program that enables U.S. employees who either got injured or developed an illness while on-shift to receive compensation. Damages that can be recovered include medical costs, lost future wages, the cost of physical therapy, and other losses.
If you were injured while on the clock, you may be able to qualify for a financial settlement during your medical leave. Workers’ compensation is mandated both on the federal and state level, though one state allows businesses to opt out of providing workers’ compensation coverage.
Am I eligible to receive workers’ compensation?
In order to file a claim for workers’ compensation, you must have gotten injured at your place of work, and your injury must have been caused directly by the condition of your workplace. Your workplace should also have workers’ compensation insurance, which is required by state law.
However, not every employee is granted the ability to receive workers’ compensation. Depending on your state, exceptions may apply to certain businesses. In some industries, usually those that present more physical risk to employees, your employer may not be required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. And, if you live in Texas, your employer has the ability to completely opt out of providing workers’ compensation coverage if they choose to do so.
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Workers' Compensation FAQs
How much will I be paid for lost wages during my medical leave?
You will receive a percentage of your after-tax earnings based on the average of last year’s income. The percentage may vary by state, but it will typically be 75-80%. Your tax filing status, marital status, and any dependents in your care may also be considered.
Many employers also provide accident leave for the first week or two after an injury. During this time, you may be paid your full wage, which will not deducted from your accrued sick leave.
If you work a high-risk job where employees are frequently injured, you may earn an even higher percentage of your wage than 75-80%.
How much will workers comp representation cost me?
Similar to most personal injury cases, attorneys for a workers compensation case also work on a contingency basis, meaning that you’re not obligated to pay any legal fees unless you win your case.
However, unlike most personal cases, the percentage deducted from your total settlement to cover attorney fees would be much smaller. Compared to the usual 30-40% contingency fee, plaintiffs can expect to pay only around 15% of their winnings in a workers compensation case, unless the case is notably complex.
I was not at my workplace when the injury occurred. Am I eligible?
It depends on where you were and which laws your state uses for work-related injury. In general, an injury is covered by workers’ compensation if it occurs within the scope of employment. The injury will likely be covered if:
- The employee is traveling and gets injured at their hotel.
- The employee is injured while running an errand for the employer.
- The employee is injured while driving on the clock.
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Every year, millions of U.S. workers are injured on the job.
Workers’ compensation is a program that enables U.S. employees who either got injured or developed an illness while on-shift to receive compensation. Damages that can be recovered include medical costs, lost future wages, the cost of physical therapy, and other losses.
If you were injured while on the clock, you may be able to qualify for a financial settlement during your medical leave. Workers’ compensation is mandated both on the federal and state level, though one state allows businesses to opt out of providing workers’ compensation coverage.
Am I eligible to receive workers’ compensation?
In order to file a claim for workers’ compensation, you must have gotten injured at your place of work, and your injury must have been caused directly by the condition of your workplace. Your workplace should also have workers’ compensation insurance, which is required by state law.
However, not every employee is granted the ability to receive workers’ compensation. Depending on your state, exceptions may apply to certain businesses. In some industries, usually those that present more physical risk to employees, your employer may not be required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. And, if you live in Texas, your employer has the ability to completely opt out of providing workers’ compensation coverage if they choose to do so.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
Workers' Compensation FAQs
How much will I be paid for lost wages during my medical leave?
You will receive a percentage of your after-tax earnings based on the average of last year’s income. The percentage may vary by state, but it will typically be 75-80%. Your tax filing status, marital status, and any dependents in your care may also be considered.
Many employers also provide accident leave for the first week or two after an injury. During this time, you may be paid your full wage, which will not deducted from your accrued sick leave.
If you work a high-risk job where employees are frequently injured, you may earn an even higher percentage of your wage than 75-80%.
How much will workers comp representation cost me?
Similar to most personal injury cases, attorneys for a workers compensation case also work on a contingency basis, meaning that you’re not obligated to pay any legal fees unless you win your case.
However, unlike most personal cases, the percentage deducted from your total settlement to cover attorney fees would be much smaller. Compared to the usual 30-40% contingency fee, plaintiffs can expect to pay only around 15% of their winnings in a workers compensation case, unless the case is notably complex.
I was not at my workplace when the injury occurred. Am I eligible?
It depends on where you were and which laws your state uses for work-related injury. In general, an injury is covered by workers’ compensation if it occurs within the scope of employment. The injury will likely be covered if:
- The employee is traveling and gets injured at their hotel.
- The employee is injured while running an errand for the employer.
- The employee is injured while driving on the clock.
Why Free Legal Reviews?
We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.
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More About Personal Injury Law
Every year, millions of U.S. workers are injured on the job.
Workers’ compensation is a program that enables U.S. employees who either got injured or developed an illness while on-shift to receive compensation. Damages that can be recovered include medical costs, lost future wages, the cost of physical therapy, and other losses.
If you were injured while on the clock, you may be able to qualify for a financial settlement during your medical leave. Workers’ compensation is mandated both on the federal and state level, though one state allows businesses to opt out of providing workers’ compensation coverage.
Am I eligible to receive workers’ compensation?
In order to file a claim for workers’ compensation, you must have gotten injured at your place of work, and your injury must have been caused directly by the condition of your workplace. Your workplace should also have workers’ compensation insurance, which is required by state law.
However, not every employee is granted the ability to receive workers’ compensation. Depending on your state, exceptions may apply to certain businesses. In some industries, usually those that present more physical risk to employees, your employer may not be required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. And, if you live in Texas, your employer has the ability to completely opt out of providing workers’ compensation coverage if they choose to do so.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
Workers' Compensation FAQs
How much will I be paid for lost wages during my medical leave?
You will receive a percentage of your after-tax earnings based on the average of last year’s income. The percentage may vary by state, but it will typically be 75-80%. Your tax filing status, marital status, and any dependents in your care may also be considered.
Many employers also provide accident leave for the first week or two after an injury. During this time, you may be paid your full wage, which will not deducted from your accrued sick leave.
If you work a high-risk job where employees are frequently injured, you may earn an even higher percentage of your wage than 75-80%.
How much will workers comp representation cost me?
Similar to most personal injury cases, attorneys for a workers compensation case also work on a contingency basis, meaning that you’re not obligated to pay any legal fees unless you win your case.
However, unlike most personal cases, the percentage deducted from your total settlement to cover attorney fees would be much smaller. Compared to the usual 30-40% contingency fee, plaintiffs can expect to pay only around 15% of their winnings in a workers compensation case, unless the case is notably complex.
I was not at my workplace when the injury occurred. Am I eligible?
It depends on where you were and which laws your state uses for work-related injury. In general, an injury is covered by workers’ compensation if it occurs within the scope of employment. The injury will likely be covered if:
- The employee is traveling and gets injured at their hotel.
- The employee is injured while running an errand for the employer.
- The employee is injured while driving on the clock.
Why Free Legal Reviews?
We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.