Workers Compensation

If you sustain a workplace injury such as broken leg, in most cases the injury will heal and eventually the pain will fade away. However, there is a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). This agonizing condition is an incurable neurological disorder that causes chronic…

The timely reporting of a workplace accident in Delaware is crucial for several reasons. There are specific steps that a worker must take as soon as they have sustained a workplace injury if they intend to preserve their right to claim workers’ compensation benefits. For example: let’s say Bob just started a new job working…

Each state has its own version of workers’ compensation statutes, which is a no-fault disability insurance program for employees. When an individual is injured on the job, or contracts an occupational illness due to contaminants in the workplace, they are not required to prove their employer’s negligence or fault. They must simply report the injury…

The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system which allows employees who have been injured at work to receive compensation and medical expenses when they have sustained a workplace injury. For a clear cut workplace injury, a worker’s compensation claim is usually fairly routine. However, there may be times when an employer does not believe…

All businesses in the United States are required to have workers’ compensation insurance without exception. Restaurants are dangerous places to work. Long hours on your feet and fast-paced and distracted work environment are a recipe for disaster. Whether you are cooking, waiting tables, bartending, or even managing, you are exposed to daily to risks like:…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a business for exposing employees to heat stress conditions. The citation came as a result of a July 28 incident that left an employee hospitalized after performing manual labor during a heat index of 91.2 degrees. According to Workerscompensation.com, in addition to failing to ensure the…

When you get hurt on the job, you are entitled to certain rights and protections. The Workers’ Compensation program created by the Delaware Legislature provides benefits including medical care, temporary disability payments, and permanent disability payments. Every employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance at no cost to employees. However, certain steps must be…