If you suffered an injury on the job and are now unable to work because of it, there is no doubt you should file a claim for workers' compensation. While some employers try to discourage workers' comp claims, the truth is that you lawfully can file and are legally...
If you get hurt or become ill because of your job, workers' compensation is there to provide relief. The money available helps the injured take care of bills during the healing process. Hopefully, this situation never happens to you. In the event it does, receiving...
If you had to take time off to recover from a work-related injury, you might wonder when you can go back to your job. The decision is not up to you. Your doctor decides when you can return. How does my doctor know I can return to work? When determining your ability to...
Most employers legally must carry workers' compensation insurance, which helps cover costs of medical care, lost wages, disability, and rehabilitation for workers injured on the job. It also provides death benefits for workers killed on the job. In New Mexico, as in...
Most New Mexico employers must carry workers' compensation insurance under state law. If you get hurt at work or receive a diagnosis of a work-related illness, this program covers medical treatments and other expenses. Review the workers' compensation process in New...