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Does workingman's comp cover injury compensation or just the medical bills?
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∙ 12y ago
That depends on several different factors. Factors like where you work, what state you work in, and your own insurance company. Most people get injury compensation but legal issues sometimes arise when it comes to steep medical bills.
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Do you have to be working to get workers compensation in North Carolina?
Worker's Comp pays for medical bills and lost wages that result from an injury or illness arising from your work. If I fall off a ladder at work, it pays my medical bills- and if I can't work due to my injury, it replaces part of my wages. However, if I fall off a ladder at home, that is not Worker's Comp. I was not a worker.
What is the purpose of workers compensation?
to provide money r to pay medical bills for workers injured on the job
What are some of the Legal facilities that workmen can apply for?
What is legal for one to apply for when either on workmen's compensation or trying to apply for workmen's compensation will vary on a state by state basis. Overall, one can expect to apply for the medical bills to be covered and possibly their day to day expenses based on the injury.
If on lunch break and another employee steps on your foot and results in an injury am I entitled to my medical bills being paid for by WC?
Workers Compensation is controlled by state law, but it is likely that you would be covered if the accident occurred in the workplace.
Where can one source information about workers compensation?
Workers' compensation statutes are designed to ensure that employees who are injured or disabled on the job are not required to cover medical bills related to their on-the-job injury, and are provided with monetary awards to cover loss of wages directly related to the accident, as well as to compensate for permanent physical impairments.
If a Homeowners dog bites a child and tears their lip open causing multiple surgeries what is the insurance liability to pay medical bills liability or compensation?
If a Homeowners dog bites a child and tears their lip open causing multiple surgeries what is the insurance liability to pay medical bills liability or compensation?
Who pays for workmens compensation?
The company you work for if you are hurt on the job they must pay all medical bills and medication. Or you can sue them.
What is the differences between unemployment compensation and workers compensation?
Unemployment is available to folks who lost their last job through no fault of their own, and are actively seeking new employment. Workers comp is a social insurance that pays the medical bills of folks injured on the job, and pays lost time benefits if one misses work due to injury.
If you settle your medical part of workmans comp claim can you still get medicaid or medicare to pay for future medical bills for same injury?
Only if you have Medicare or Medicaid normally. If you were declared disabled, they will pay the bills.
You were injured at work your face was cut and your head was bumped can you get any compensation for a scar or head injury?
Theoretically, but only in a couple of circumstances. It usually entails having to go to the hospital (the may compensate for medical bills) or if you must take unpaid time off work.
What is an example of a legally required employee benefit?
some are legally required. For example, employers must provide workers' compensation insurance, which pays the medical bills for job-related injuries and provides an income for employees who become disabled because of a job-related injury.
What type of compensation is available for individuals who have developed Mesothelioma?
There are many lawyers who will take on cases of Mesothelioma. The compensation varies by case, but some people can get a lump sum settlement and their medical bills paid.
