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They do, if it is suspected (or proven) that the injuries you are claiming are not job related, or if your employer was not a part of the contributing pool of employers. If you disagree there are built-in appeal mechanisms to the initial decision.

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Can you still get workmens comp if you had drugs in your system?

No.


Is workers comp nc only for medical or does it cover vehicle damages?

Answer is No workmens comp is only applicable to injuries sustained while on the job, damages to a vehicle are not part of workmens comp.


Do i need to file income taxes Workmens comp did not send you a1099?

Do i need to file income taxes ,workmens comp did not send me a 1099? I did not file last year 2007 because i asked workmens comp. for a 1099 they did not send ...so i assumed i did not need to file. Can i file both years?


Do you need to pay benefits when on workmens comp?

You should be treated like any other employee when on WC. If others do, you do. If not, I don't know why you would be singled out.


Can your job fire you if you are on workmens comp?

No they can't, if it has only to do with being on WC.


What is workmens comp?

A insurance provided by employers for injured employees. There is a provision in Texas law whereby an employer may elect not to purchase workmens' comp insurance. About 33% of Texas employers do not have WC insurance.


Can you still receive workmens comp after quiting?

It depends on the policy of your employer...I believe.


How may days do you have to be out of work before workmens comp pays you?

One week.


Where can I get more info on getting a workmens comp lawyer.?

You can find lawyers in the phone book that specialise in workmens comp cases.Also there are lawyer refferal offices.Can check with Better business buero to see if any complaints on lawyer.


Are self employed owners who have no employees required to have workmens comp insurance?

You are allowed up to three employees before you have to do workman's comp.


If you got hurt at work and your employer offers you a job that you can do can you refuse the job being offered and still collect workmens comp?

Yes, if your doctor says that you are unable to perform the job being offered. Also, you cannot be fired or stop receiving workers comp for being unable to do the job.


Can a person collect workmens comp and do work on the side?

yes, but if you get caught, you will lose the workman comp payments In other words, you can't do it legally.