Author Archives: Manny Franco
How Does Workers’ Compensation Work?
If you have been injured while on the job, you may have been advised to seek worker’s compensation or heard the term thrown around. What exactly is this system, how does it work, and what benefit can it provide to you? The worker’s compensation program was created in order to help employees that were… Read More »
Getting a Fair Amount From Your Workers’ Comp Settlement
If you’re unfortunate enough to have been involved in an accident at work and have been injured, chances are you’ve been looking into or are already claiming workers’ comp. Perhaps you wanted to claim workers’ comp but the insurance company or your employer has refused to pay. Either way, you may be thinking about… Read More »
Should I Take a Lump Sum Settlement in Workers’ Comp.?
If you’re injured in the workplace you have a choice to make when it comes to your workers’ comp. The first option is to have regular payments, the second is to receive a lump sum from the insurance company. If you do choose the latter, it’s vital you receive a fair amount as you… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Beginners
Workers’ compensation is quite a straightforward concept; however it never hurts to have a basic understanding just in case the unexpected happens. Here’s a brief overview of common questions associated with workers’ comp: How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay? Workers’ compensation pays two thirds of your salary. For example if you get paid $1200,… Read More »
Does Workers Compensation Cover Prescriptions?
The workers compensation program was developed in order to provide financial security to individuals that sustain injuries while at work or on the job. The idea behind it was that while a person was recovered from said injuries, he or she did not have to worry about medical costs or lost wages as they… Read More »
Where Do You Purchase Workers’ Comp Insurance?
If you are a business owner or manager, you have no doubt heard of the importance of being able to provide workers’ compensation, which is the payment of medical expenses related to an injury sustained in the workplace, to employees. Moreover, to pay for these medical costs alone would be difficult for most companies,… Read More »
What is the Best Way to Handle an Injury at Work?
The ideal day at the office or on the job typically does not involve sustaining a bodily injury, but it does happen sometimes and this can create difficult circumstances for the injured individual. Thankfully, there is a system in place that allows the injured worker to receive financial compensation from the employer and its… Read More »
Do I Need a Workers’ Comp Lawyer to File a Claim?
You may have heard people talk about workers’ compensation lawsuits and how they seem to be prevalent in today’s world. These kinds of lawsuits arise when a company denies an employee’s right to receive financial benefits to cover medical costs in the aftermath of a workplace injury. Under normal circumstances, and indeed quite commonly,… Read More »
Who to Contact When Workers’ Comp Denies a Necessary Surgery
The workers’ compensation program in America was designed to help all employees that are injured while on the job. This help comes in the form of financial benefits given to the injured person to cover medical expenses related to the injury. Sometimes, an injury will be minor and require little medical attention and recovery… Read More »
What is Employer’s Liability Insurance?
General liability insurance is the kind of insurance that a business obtains to protect itself against lawsuits that may be filed against it by people who visit the office or place of business. Note that liability insurance does not prevent a person who filing the lawsuit, but rather passes the payment of legal fees,… Read More »
