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Workers Compensation Board

In some parts of the United States (e.g., New York State, California, Maine), it's the Workers Compensation Board that handles workers requests for benefits. In addition, some Canadian provinces (e.g., Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) have a "workers compensation board" or similarly named government entity serving the same purpose. In contrast, other states call their corresponding agency the "workers compensation commission".

No matter what the name of the government entity, there is a specific process for an injured/sick worker to go through in order to qualify for and receive workers compensation benefits, which usually come in the form of:

Medical Care: to cover medical bills
Temporary Disability: payments to replace lost income during a worker's recovery
Permanent Disability: payments for workers who don't recover completely from their illness or injury
Vocational Rehabilitation: e.g., job placement assistance, schooling, or on-the-job training to help a worker find new employment
Death Benefits: For the dependents of a worker who died due to conditions or an accident at his or her job

Workers Compensation Boards Are State Systems

Your own state's Workers Compensation board is the place to start when you have been injured while at work, or if you have been made seriously ill by conditions at your place of employment. The forms, procedures and hearing schedules for each state's workers compensation board are significantly different, however, and the case law related to any state's workers compensation system is unique and complex.

To ensure the best possible, and most successful, encounters with your state Workers Compensation board, it's always a good idea to consult a knowledgeable workers comp attorney in your area. He or she will be able to tell you exactly what you need to do to maximize the chances of receiving the highest amount of benefits you are eligible for.

You May Be Eligible for Other Benefits Too

In addition to the Workers Compensation board process, an attorney for workers compensation laws will be able to obtain benefits you're entitled to through your state's disability insurance program and/or the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.

Whether you live in California, New York, or in between, the Workers Compensation Board's requirements and hurdles are much more easily understood when you consult a skilled workers compensation attorney . To schedule a free, private consultation with a workers compensation lawyer in your area, please contact us today. We can help you.

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