San Jose, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- A worker is generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from his employer when he is injured at work. But what happens when the worker is a convicted felon who is […]

Lake Charles, La (WorkersCompensation.com)–Workers can generally circumvent the exclusivity provision of a workers’ compensation act by demonstrating that the employer intentionally injured the employee. But can a series of negligent or reckless acts constitute intent? […]

Baltimore, MD (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Maryland, spouses and dependents of employees killed or injured at work are not entitled to sue the company for negligence or wrongful death, with two narrow exceptions. This is known […]

Dubois, PA (WorkersCompensation.com)– In Pennsylvania, an employee with a psychic injury may have a compensable injury within the meaning of the workers’ compensation act. But he’ll have to show that the injury resulted from an […]

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – California workers on business trips who are injured while travelling typically have a compensable injury. But what if the worker is injured after work hours while dining or drinking with colleagues? […]

Odessa, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – The “coming and going rule” generally bars an employee from obtaining workers’ compensation benefits for injuries incurred on the way to or from work. There are several exceptions to that rule, […]

Wheeling, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In West Virginia, there is a presumption that a worker’s injury was caused by intoxication if his blood is promptly tested, and his blood alcohol content exceeds a certain limit.  But […]

Harrisburg, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Under Pennsylvania’s exclusive remedy rule, employees who are injured on the job are generally limited to seeking compensation through the workers’ compensation act. If the employer has workers’ compensation coverage, the […]