The Coming and Going Rule in Workers’ Compensation
The coming and going rule in workers’ comp will apply to employees who commute to and from work. Learn about the circumstances in which it does and does not apply by state here.
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What is workers’ compensation?
A basic definition of workers’ compensation benefits, who might be eligible, and how much an eligible person may recover.
→ Read MoreDo I have to actually be working when I’m injured in order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? What if I’m injured during my lunch break?
In order to collect workers compensation benefits, you must prove that your injury or illness arose as a direct result of performing required job duties, or as a direct result of your employment relationship. You do not need to prove that your employer was negligent or careless in any way in order to collect workers comp benefits, even your own negligence won’t disqualify you if your behavior did not violate company policy. Injuries that occur on a lunch break are generally not going to qualify you for workers compensation benefits except in special circumstances.
→ Read MoreIf my injury is permanent, am I entitled to a workers’ comp settlement?
You may be entitled to a worker’s comp settlement, but it may not always be in your best interests to take one. Instead, you may wish to qualify for workers’ comp benefits for your injury and to remain eligible for ongoing payment of your medical bills and disability benefits.
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Can I have my claim re-evaluated after a settlement?
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