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There are three major components to workers' compensation:
(1) Medical Expense - the cost for hospitals, doctors, medical treatment, etc.
(2) Disability Pay - either temporary while you are getting back to normal, or permanent if you will never fully recover. The amount varies, but can be as high as one-half to two-thirds of your normal pay.
(3) Vocational Rehabilitation - if your injury renders you unable to perform the usual duties of your occupation, you may need re-training so that you can enter into a new trade or business. Also, you may need physical therapy to get your normal strength back.
Since workers' compensation imposes strict liability without inquiry into fault, an employer could be penalized where its conduct was egregious - violation of federal or state safety standards, failure to correct known defects or other conduct - situations where there is a need to punish and deter such conduct in the future.
http://employment-law.freeadvice.com/workers_comp/benefits_compensation.htm
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There are three major components to workers' compensation:
(1) Medical Expense - the cost for hospitals, doctors, medical treatment, etc.
(2) Disability Pay - either temporary while you are getting back to normal, or permanent if you will never fully recover. The amount varies, but can be as high as one-half to two-thirds of your normal pay.
(3) Vocational Rehabilitation - if your injury renders you unable to perform the usual duties of your occupation, you may need re-training so that you can enter into a new trade or business. Also, you may need physical therapy to get your normal strength back.
Since workers' compensation imposes strict liability without inquiry into fault, an employer could be penalized where its conduct was egregious - violation of federal or state safety standards, failure to correct known defects or other conduct - situations where there is a need to punish and deter such conduct in the future.
http://employment-law.freeadvice.com/workers_comp/benefits_compensation.htm
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- MegaLaw.com, LLC
CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW INFORMATION
http://www.megalaw.com
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- Workers Compensation- The Workers' Comp. Service Center
The National website providing workers compensation news and information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers. Use the research center, locate an insurance provider, get info on your state's program, and find professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities in the U.S.
http://www.workerscompensation.com
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