Workplace accidents can result in devastating physical and emotional injuries. Getting back to work after being on leave for recovery can present challenges, especially when you are still in the healing process. The more you know before returning to work, the better...
Most employees are familiar with workers’ compensation, but they do not always understand what it means to file for and receive benefits. You should learn the basics about what workers’ compensation means for you to avoid costly mistakes. Here are a few common...
Workers' compensation protects employees from the financial repercussions of a workplace injury and the employer from a liability lawsuit. However, employers do not always act in the employees' best interests when accidents occur. While retaliation is illegal, it...
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...