Category: Workers’ Compensation

It’s difficult to focus on recovery when your job is in jeopardy.

In this article, we answer the question, “What happens if I get fired while on workers comp?”

Many injured employees find themselves unable to complete their regular job duties. As a result, they are either put to work in a different capacity or forced to stay home until they have recovered.

But if this has happened to you, you know that sitting at home watching daytime television is not always the paradise it’s cracked up to be. Mounting bills, difficulty getting around, and a heavy dose of stress may even have you itching to get back to work again.

In fact, you may be very busy asking yourself, “Am I going to be fired for this?”

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Many employees rely on workers comp to provide them with assistance in the event they are injured at work. While some injuries are relatively simple with no long-term side effects, others take years to recover from (if at all).

So how can you be sure that you will receive workers compensation benefits long enough to fully recover from your injuries? How long does workers comp last in Florida?

At The Law Office of Brian D. Tadros, it’s important to us that all injured workers are given accurate information regarding their workers compensation claim so they can make educated decisions.

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You were counting on those benefits…

…So why was your claim for workers comp denied?

You got hurt at work and the doctor told you to stay home so you could recover. Time to sit back and let those workers comp checks come in!

In some cases, this is exactly how workers compensation works. But for some, rather than getting medical treatment and reimbursement for lost wages, their claim for workers comp is denied.

Why?

Every situation, employer, injury, and insurance company are different, but here are 10 common reasons why the insurance company may deny your claim.

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Work-related injuries can be confusing.

In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about workers compensation eligibility.

If you’ve been in the workplace for long enough, you’ve likely heard about workers compensation. You know it has something to do with workplace injuries, but beyond that, you probably don’t put any thought into workers comp at all.

That is, until the workplace injury happens to you.

Once workers comp becomes more than hypothetical, you may discover that you don’t understand it at all. “I get hurt and just get paid? This sounds too easy. Do I qualify for workers comp?”

In this blog, we’ll look at who is eligible for workers compensation, what it covers, and how to get the best results from your case. Read more