Can my Workers’ Compensation Claim be Reopened if my Injury Gets Worse?
The number of workplace fatalities in the United States fell to 4,764 in 2020, down 10.7 percent from the 5,333 recorded in 2019. If you were hurt on the job and filed a workers' compensation claim, you might ask yourself if your claim can be reopened if your injury worsens or doesn't heal properly. It's important to know that most claims cannot be reopened, but it can still be worth finding out if there are exceptions to this rule, so you don't get stuck with the same issues. If you need to reopen your California workers' compensation claim, keep reading!
An introduction to workman's comp
Workman's comp is a system in which injured workers are compensated for their lost wages and medical expenses due to work-related injuries. It covers accidents which happen on the job site and related ...