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’ comp is the “exclusive remedy” for injured employees, meaning they can't sue their employers in court (although there are exceptions allowing injured workers to sue in some circumstances).
The procedure for filing a workers’ comp 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.
Follow the links below for more information about the filing process and the rules in certain states.
If your employer's insurance company has denied your workers' compensation claim, you don't necessarily have to give up your right to benefits. Learn about the common reasons for claim denials, and follow the links below for information on the appeals process and deadlines in certain states.
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How to File a Workers' Compensation Claim
To get workers' comp benefits for an on-the-job injury or illness, you need to follow your state's rules for reporting the injury and filing a claim. Learn how the process work and where to get more information and help.
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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
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Denied Workers Compensation Claims
Learn about the common reasons that workers’ comp claims are denied—and what you can do about it.
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Workers' Comp: What Happens at a Mediation or Settlement Conference?
You're more likely to get a fair settlement offer if you're well-prepared for mediation.
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How to Prepare for Your Workers' Compensation Hearing
A workers' comp hearing determines whether you will receive benefits.
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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.
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What to Expect at Your Workers' Compensation Hearing
Learn what happens before, during, and after a workers' comp hearing.
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Reopening a Closed Workers' Compensation Case
States have different rules for when and why you can ask for more benefits after you’ve already received a workers’ comp settlement or award.
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