What are some of the issues associated with Workers Compensation claims?
Your employer can deny Workers Compensation claims. Employers can stop paying benefits. Employer fraud does exist since the employers Workers Compensation insurance premiums can go up when a claim is filed (much like your car insurance premiums are higher if you file a claim). Workers can be cheated out of part of all of their Workers Compensation claims if employer fraud is present. There are also limitations to Workers Compensation laws and even more misunderstandings about what they mean. For instance, independent contractors are not eligible to collect benefits, although the definition of an independent contractor can be vague. Other workers not covered include business owners, farm workers, and railroad employees. An attorney representing your interests will help you deal with these issues as well as many others, including returning to work and how your claim is impacted by pension benefits and unemployment compensation.
