Am I Eligible for Workers' Comp Benefits?

Are You Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits?

If you were hurt or became ill as a result of your work, you could be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

What Injuries or Illnesses Are Not Covered By Workers' Comp?

While most work injuries are covered by workers' comp, there are a handful of exceptions.

Workers' Compensation: Is Your Injury or Illness Work Related?

If you are seeking workers' compensation benefits, you’ll have to show that your injury or illness is work related—or, in workers’ comp legalese, “arising out of employment and occurring during the course of employment” (AOE/COE).

Exemptions From Workers' Compensation Coverage

Nearly all businesses are required to carry workers’ comp insurance, but there are some exceptions.

Injuries and Illnesses Covered by Workers' Compensation

Employees who are injured or become ill in connection with their work may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In order to be covered by workers’ comp, injuries don’t have to result from sudden accidents like falling off a ladder or losing a finger to equipment malfunction.

Can I Get Workers' Comp If I'm Injured While Working From Home?

Working from home has become the new normal for millions of people as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what happens if you’re injured while working from home?

Workers' Compensation: What Happens If I'm Late Reporting My Injury?

Most states have deadlines for giving your employer notice of a workplace injury, but there are exceptions.

How to Get Workers' Compensation Benefits for a Slip-and-Fall Injury

Some workers’ comp claims for slip-and-fall-injuries are relatively straightforward, but many require a lengthy appeals process.

Workers' Compensation Benefits for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Other Mental Health Issues

The law gives you the right to seek workers' comp for mental health issues in certain circumstances. But there are many hurdles to overcome in proving your claim.

Can I Get Workers' Comp Benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

You should expect an uphill battle when filing for workers' comp based on PTSD, but first responders may have an easier time getting benefits in some states.

Can I Get Workers' Comp If I'm Injured While Working From Home?

Working from home has become the new normal for millions of people as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what happens if you’re injured while working from home?

Workers' Comp for Permanent Scarring or Disfigurement

If you have noticeable or painful scarring as a result of a workplace injury, you might wonder whether workers' comp benefits will cover this. Here's what you need to know.

Black Lung Cases in Workers' Compensation

Learn what black lung disease is, how to get screening and a diagnosis, and how to file a claim for benefits under state workers’ comp or federal law.

California Workers' Comp

Let Nolo help you manage your California workers' compensation claim, from start to finish.