Shabrami Law Firm

An injury may be the result of the fault of the employee, the employer, a client, or any other third party. No matter whose fault it is, you are still entitled to compensation.

Did you know that workers' comp laws grew out of a combination of different factors? Industrialization and mechanization resulted in more dangerous workplaces, which caused worse on-the-job injuries.

Employees do not pay for workers' compensation insurance. Employers pay for 100 percent of their workers' compensation insurance and do not deduct it from employees' pay.

Laws protecting workers were quite basic in the early 20th century. While 26 states had some type of employer liability law, in most cases, injured workers had to sue the employer and prove the employer was directly responsible for the illness or injury.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration office (OSHA) encourages safety guidelines to keep the outdoors workers safe. A rise in temperature should not be a cause of injury for the workers at the workplace.

Did you know you may be entitled to higher benefits in your workers' compensation claim if you were working more than one job when you got injured? Consult an experienced workers' comp attorney who can advise you on whether this applies to you or not.