Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim
When employees are injured while carrying out their job duties, they can receive benefits through workers’ compensation. In most cases, workers’ compensation is the “exclusive remedy” for injured employees, meaning that the worker cannot sue the employer in court.
The process of making a workers’ compensation claim varies from state to state. However, all states require employees to give their employers notice of their injuries by a certain deadline, usually within 30 days or less of the accident or injury. Several states also require employees to file a formal workers’ compensation claim before they can receive benefits. Employees who fail to meet their state’s notice and claim requirements may lose their right to collect benefits. Below you will find more information about the filing process and the specific rules in your state.
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Alabama
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Connecticut
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Idaho
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New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
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Filing a Workers Compensation Claim
Learn how to file for workers’ comp benefits if you’ve suffered an injury or illness because of your job.
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Worker's Compensation Time Limits
Each state has different time limits for filing workers’ comp claims and reporting work-related injuries or illness to employers. If you miss the deadlines, you could lose your chance to get benefits.
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Workplace Injury: When You Can Sue Outside of Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation insurance may not be your only recourse for a workplace injury.
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in the District of Columbia
Injured workers are entitled to compensation in the District of Columbia for medical treatment, weekly wage loss, and other expenses. But what happens if the employer’s insurance company denies your claim or only approves partial benefits?
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Maine
Workers who are injured on the job are entitled to compensation in Maine. But what are your options if you don’t receive the amount of benefits that you expected, or if your workers’ compensation claim is denied entirely?
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Massachusetts
Workers injured on the job are entitled to compensation under Massachusetts' workers' compensation law. But what happens if your employer's insurance provider denies your claim?
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Nebraska
Learn how to appeal if your employer's insurance company rejects your claim for workers' comp benefits after you've suffered a work-related injury or illness.
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Nevada
What are your options if your employer's insurance company denies your workers' comp claim?
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in New Hampshire
You were injured on the job, but the insurance company denied your workers' compensation claim.
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in New Jersey
Your legal options if your employer's insurance company denied your workers' comp claim.
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in New Mexico
Learn about your options and rights when your employer's insurance company rejects your workers' comp claim.
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in North Dakota
You were injured on the job but North Dakota Workplace Safety & Insurance denied your workers' compensation claim. Do you have any options?
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Ohio
What can you do if your workers' compensation claim is denied in Ohio?
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in South Dakota
You have the right to appeal if your employer's insurance company denies your workers' comp claim, but the process involves several steps.
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Tennessee
You were injured on the job, but the insurance company denied your workers' compensation claim.
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Texas
What are your legal options if you were injured on the job in Texas, but your workers' comp claim was denied?
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What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in Vermont
You have the right to appeal if your employer's insurance company denies your workers' comp claim, but the process involves several steps.
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