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Workers' Compensation

Hurt on the job? Workers' comp is its own system — with its own rules, deadlines, and fights.

The breakdown

What workers' compensation covers

Workplace injuries

Reporting, treatment, and getting benefits started.

Denied claims

Why claims get denied and how appeals work.

Permanent disability

Ratings, settlements, and lifetime benefits.

Repetitive stress injuries

Carpal tunnel, back injuries, and proving work causation.

Occupational illness

Diseases caused by workplace exposure.

Return-to-work disputes

Light duty, accommodations, and retaliation.

Third-party claims

Suing outside the comp system when someone else caused it.

Death benefits

Support for families after fatal workplace accidents.

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