In many cases, workers who suffer a debilitating injury on the job are eligible to recover both Social Security benefits and workers’ compensation. However, when you receive Social Security disability and workers’ comp, it can result in a reduction of the amount of Social Security you receive. How Can Workers’ Comp Reduce My Social Security Benefits? The laws regarding workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits are designed to prevent people from earning mo

If you find yourself injured at work, the steps that follow can involve a lot of confusion. Is my employer responsible? How do I file a workers’ comp claim? Who will treat your injuries? This process can be stressful, but there are some questions you should ask to direct yourself in the right direction. What should I do after I’m Injured at Work If you are not an employee: Independent contractors are not eligible for workers’ comp. If you are an Independent contractor, there

Many employees work in industries where they are self-starting or independent contractors, and have no infrastructure set up to gain the benefits they need to take time off to deal with workplace injuries. Recently, an article was posted in Cleveland, where tattoo artists were interviewed and told a common and unfortunate story. In the tattoo business, artists often get pinched nerves, carpal tunnel, and chronic back and knee pain from crouching in unnatural positions for man

Normally, you can only make a workers’ compensation claim for injuries that you sustain under the scope of employment. That means an after hours work accident will generally not be covered. However, there are exceptions. When Are After Hours Work Accidents Not Covered? Most off-the-job injuries will not be covered by workers’ comp insurance. One of the more common claims that end up being rejected are those where a person is hurt while travelling to or from work. These cases