Workmens comp. only covers work related accidents, you have to actually be doing your job when you are injured to get workmans compensation.
Contusion is a medical term meaning bruise. You have a bruised hand? If it was work related you MIGHT be eligible for some type of workmens compensation.
In the UK - the amount of compensation you can receive for an auto accident depends on the nature of the back injury you have suffered as described by a medical expert - your solicitor will instruct the medical expert as part of your claim. The is no such thing as an average settlement as for back injuries compensation can be up to approximately £260,000. Please see the related link entitled "motor bike accident" to see examples of how much compensation you can receive for various different RTA injuries including lower back injuries using a motorbike accident as an example.
It would depend on the cause of death. If the employer is at fault then yes.
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.
In the UK there are two main parts of a compensation claim for personal injury which can be made against an employer: 1. Pain and suffering for your hernia injury and 2. Financial losses as a result of suffering the hernia injury. So far as the pain and suffering is concerned the amount of compensation depends totally on the symptoms you have suffered from your hernia and whether these symptoms are long lasting. Using the related link below entitled "hernia injury compensation" - you can find examples of the range of compensation you can receive for different types of hernia injury, which in 2010 are up to £15,500.
is arthritis work related if you are a welder with arthritis can you claim compensation
Yes, Worker's Compensation refers to a worker who is receiving benefits because he is not working due to health (job related injury or illness), whereas unemployment compensation has to do with compensating a worker for his loss of a job through no fault of his own (in most cases).
There is an average of course with all numbers there is an average, however to place you in a ball park range is unfair, each case differs, so the answer to your question is it just depends on you your numbers, your state, coupled with your attorney. Good Luck
Answerwhat is the fair settlement for and on the job,slip and fall on the job multi injuries,and a surgery has been preformed,but other injuries has not been address and is on goingIn the UK the amount of compensation you will recovery in a settlement will depend on many factors, including how long the symptoms have already lasted, the intensity of the symptoms and whether surgical intervention is necessary. To see a list of how much compensation you can receive for all manner of back problems see the related link entitled "back injury claims".
Whether you're covered under workers' compensation for injuries sustained during lunch depends on the circumstances. Generally, injuries that occur during your break are not covered, as they take place outside the scope of work duties. However, if you are injured while performing a work-related task or on employer property, you may be eligible for coverage. Always check your specific state's workers' compensation laws and your employer's policies for clarity.
Texas workman's compensation does not cover work related stress. Usually there has to be sufficient medical evidence relate to the claim.