Boise, ID (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Idaho, rules apply that govern what is to be in a pleading made to a court, and these pleadings often play a role in how far a workers' compensation case is […]

Minneapolis, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If an injured worker decides to bail out on the labor market, it could have a negative impact on their efforts to claim workers' compensation benefits. Such was the case in Hanson […]

Indianapolis, IN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Billing is important business in the world of workers' compensation, especially when payment doesn't go exactly as planned. Here's a look at how the Hoosier State handles those situations. If an […]

Des Moines, IA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Whether someone is considered an employee or not can have consequences on the outcome of her workers’ compensation claim.  So, it’s no surprise that most states’ workers’ compensation laws define “worker,” […]

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When an employee of the federal government gets hurt at work, to receive workers' compensation, she will submit a claim to the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. But what if OWCP […]

Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Deadlines and scheduling are important in the world of workers' compensation claims and appeals, and while some dates and times can be changed or excused, there almost always has to be […]

Knoxville, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As with most other legally binding contracts, settlement agreements employers reach with injured workers typically take a pretty strong case to knock down in court.  That reality was on display in Food […]

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As occurs at the state level, receiving Social Security benefits can impact what federal workers’ compensation benefits employees, or their surviving spouses, may receive.  As an example, in P.W. v. Department […]