5 Reasons To Contact A Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Occupational injuries are much more common than you might think. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 3.0 million nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in 2013, resulting in an alarmingly high incidence rate of 3.3 cases for every 100 full-time workers. Although many of these accidents occurred in traditionally risky workplace environments (e.g., construction sites, coal mines, and oils rigs), most were reported by employers in relatively safe settings.
What Is Workers’ Comp?
The good news is that most companies are required carry workers’ compensation, which is a type of insurance that provides coverage for work-related illnesses