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Workers' Compensation Resources and Agencies<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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There are resources available for workers navigating compensation claims. Workers in high-risk industries (like mining and construction) may have access to industry-specific benefits and programs. A workers’ comp attorney is a key resource for any employee needing help with a workers’ compensation issue.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation benefits include wage loss, medical, vocational rehabilitation, and more. However, navigating the workers’ compensation system can be difficult without the proper guidance.<\/p>\n

Workers’ compensation programs are state-specific. Your state’s workers’ compensation laws may differ from those of neighboring states. Every state,\u00a0except Texas<\/a>, requires all private employers to carry workers’ comp insurance. You’ll need the appropriate forms for your state to apply for workers’ compensation benefits.<\/p>\n

This article shares helpful workers’ compensation resources. You’ll find where to go for information on your workers’ compensation claim and when to get legal help.<\/p>\n

If you have suffered a work-related injury, consider contacting a\u00a0workers’ compensation lawyer<\/a> near you. They can provide more specific information about your options. They can also help pursue a claim and obtain benefits while you focus on recovering from your injury.<\/p>\n

Workers’ Compensation at a Glance<\/h2>\n

Keep reading for an overview of workers’ compensation for employees<\/a>. Keep scrolling to find a list of resources, agencies, and organizations that can help you better understand the workers’ comp system.<\/p>\n

No-Fault System<\/h3>\n

Workers’ comp is a no-fault system. It prevents civil litigation between employees and employers. Without workers’ compensation, injured employees and their employers would inundate civil courts.<\/p>\n

Employees who suffer an injury at work can receive workers’ compensation benefits. The employee does not have to prove their employer was at fault or caused their injury. All the employee needs to show is that the injury arose from and in the course and scope of their employment.<\/p>\n

In exchange for these benefits, the employee agrees not to sue their employer<\/a> in civil court. The employer is thus protected from a potential lawsuit. The employer must provide benefits to the injured employee, even if the employee is at fault.<\/p>\n

As with most areas of law, there are exceptions to the general rule<\/a>. For example, suppose an employer’s misconduct caused the employee’s injury. The employee could file a civil lawsuit rather than a workers’ comp claim. If the employee injures themselves due to intoxication, their claim may be denied.<\/p>\n

Depending on your state<\/a>, there may be other exceptions to the general rule that can affect your case.<\/p>\n

Types of Covered Injuries<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several types of injuries<\/a> covered by workers’ compensation. These injuries are classified as:<\/p>\n