How to get Occupational Disease Compensation? What you need to know.
What are occupational diseases? The types of occupational diseases that workers suffer from vary widely depending on their specific job duties and work environment. Common examples of occupational infectious diseases include tuberculosis, the common cold, influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Healthcare workers, social workers, correctional officers, and other workers who may work regularly are […]
How to Maximize Medical Improvement in a Workplace Accident Claim
After a construction accident, you relied on your workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages. When your doctor says that your condition has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), you’re not sure what this means for your benefits or the future of your health care. How do you know when you’ve reached MMI, and what should you do next?
