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What is workmans compensation?
In Georgia Workers' Compensation insurance falls under the Workers' Compensation Act which defines the responsibility of the employer to provide prompt medical and disability benefits for injuries sustained on the job by workers. This is insurance that the employer, certain employers, are required to have. This insurance covers the employees who have injuries that result in partial or total incapacity or death. In return, the employer is shielded from tort liability for these injuries. In other words, an employee should receive income and medical benefits and the employer generally can't be sued for the injury. If you have been injured, contact your LOCAL Workers' Compensation Attorney.
What is compentancy?
Worker's compensation is insurance coverage for employees to compensate them in case they are injured while performing their job. The employer pays a premium that covers medical expenses and lost wages in case their employees are injured. If these benefits are excepted the hurt employee must release the employer of further liability. The insurance company pays the claim and the employee can no longer sue the employer for the injury.
How many people were injured last year in Florida in traffic crashes?
In 2010 there were 2,445 fatalities in the state of Florida. There were 124,847 crash injuries. There was a total of 235,778 auto accidents including fatalities and injuries in 2010.
Is employer liable if employee gets injured by falling debris. I was injured when a fellow employee tried to pull a heavy box from the top of a rolling shelf that I was instructed to sit next to?
Your employer is liable for ALL injuries that happen to employees "in the course and scope of employment". "In the course" means during the period you are clocked in and subject to the employer's direction. NOT before or after work or while away from the workplace at lunch. "In the scope" means while performing your assigned duties - not while fighting or stealing or picketing.
What is the liability coverage provided by workers' comp insurance?
Workers' compensation insurance provides liability coverage for employers in case their employees are injured or become ill while on the job. This coverage helps protect the employer from potential lawsuits related to workplace injuries or illnesses.
Florida workers' comp can employee choice the doctor?
You can choose a doctor only if your employer does not. Florida Statue 440.13 3(c) states if the employer fails to provide initial treatment or care required by this section after request by the injured employee, the employee may obtain such initial treatment at the expense of the employer.
Can injuries acquired outside the workplace be reported at an individuals compliance department?
If an employee is injured while performing work for the employer outside the workplace, then the injury should be reported.
Can an employer tell his employees if someone is out on workmans comp?
Certainly. WC claimants have no expectation of privacy. Folks injured at work get workers comp, and that's no secret.
Do employer have to pay employees to and from work if they use a work van?
It Can depends on the company. Most do not and only begin pay when they walk into work and clock/sign in. They do pay if you are delivering or collecting goods and you have to drive around in your company vechile. BAd answer above. Even if the employer provides a vehicle for its convenience, employees are not on paid time when commuting to the workplace. No pay, no employer liability if injured.
What is compensatory justice?
The extent to which injured parties are compensated for their injuries by those who have injured them.
Who is most injured in the fire?
Johnny is injured the most, his eventually dies from his injuries
One of your employees has been injured and asks to see reports of other accidents like the one she suffered. What should you do?
In the US, OSHA regulations require that information on workplace injuries and illnesses that have taken place must be available to all employees, minus the names of other injured workers. Share the information with her.
