To support your workers’ compensation claim in the face of challenges, the documents you need may include a first report of injury to show that the injury happened at work and medical records from before the accident to show that...

If you and your lawyer agree that it is advisable for you to accept a lump sum settlement in your workers’ compensation case, your lawyer can review the settlement offer, negotiate to increase the amount, and then petition the court...

Workplace injuries do not solely affect the injured worker. Co-workers are affected because they must pick up the slack. Employers become short-staffed and must find ways to cover the injured workers’ workload, whether by hiring temporary staff or overloading employees....