Who decides my entitlement to receive workers’ compensation benefits?

Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier or your employer, if they are self-insured, will investigate your claim and make a determination as to your eligibility to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If you disagree with their determination, you have a right to file a claim with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. This can be done by [...] Read more »

What can I do if my employer will not report my accident to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier?

You should consider contacting the insurance carrier directly or alternatively, you may want to consider filing a claim with the Division of Workers’ Compensation in this instance. Proof of insurance coverage should be displayed in a prominent location at the place of business. If this information is not posted, you can obtain this information by writing [...] Read more »