Workers' compensation explained — filing a claim, benefits and wage replacement, denied claims and appeals, and when to get a workers' comp lawyer.
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Workers' comp typically covers medical treatment for the work injury, a portion of lost wages (often about two-thirds), disability benefits and vocational rehabilitation. It is a no-fault system — you don't have to prove your employer did anything wrong.
Denied claims can be appealed through your state's workers' compensation board, with strict deadlines. Common denial reasons include missed reporting deadlines and disputes over whether the injury is work-related. A workers' comp lawyer usually works on contingency for appeals.
