What kinds of injuries or illnesses qualify for workers compensation benefits?
Generally, any injury that occurs while working (or illness due to work) that requires the worker to see a doctor or results in disability or death may qualify for worker’s compensation benefits. An injury could be traumatic (caused by an accident), cumulative (caused by repetitive motion) or an occupational disease (such as loss of hearing). A doctor must be able to verify that there is objective medical evidence showing that an injury or disease exists and that work exposure was the major cause.
