Workers' Comp Law Should Help Both Workers and Company

Online, December 31, 2014 (Newswire.com) - A laborer who loses an arm in a job related injury is lawfully entitled to a maximum workers compensation benefit. In the state of New York, this rate is $400 per week, which continues for 312 weeks. If a worker experiences pain in his lower back, they're eligible for weekly compensation until their physicians heal this pain, however much time it requires to recover.

This uncommon idiosyncrasy is due to a law established regarding workers comp in 1914. Though many injuries were listed in the law, many impairments due to work accidents weren't covered.

So, for instance, the law provides a time period and payment sum for such injuries as loss of a limb or loss of hearing. If you suffer from either a permanent or partial impairment that isn't listed, then the benefits will likely be paid out for the individual's lifespan. Back pain and mental pressure are contained in these handicaps.

This has resulted in a worker’s compensation system which pays a disproportionate percentage, almost 70 percent, to a just 13 percent of all workers compensation issues. In New York alone, the worker's compensation premiums are running 72 percent higher in relation to the national average. This brings about the fatigue of the tax dollar, which then impacts governments, companies and schools.

In the flip side, $400 a week, that is the maximum benefit that may be collected in New York, is considerably lower in comparison to surrounding states'. Local governments in New York are alert to the issue and are taking steps to deal with the issues affecting both parties. The most gain was raised to $685 per week in several states.

Among the worst workers' compensation systems in America used to be in Texas. Conversely, alterations are instilled within the system; also it's America's most intense speed of injured employees and the third most expensive settlement fees everywhere.

Another issue in Texas was the growing dropout rate of physicians. The government reacted by revising the law to produce new doctor networks and offer a modest increase in benefits paid to injured workers. Texas worker's comp system is now leading the country with systems from some other states.

Jenefir Liwaz
Senior lawyer at Workers Compensation Attorney Group
355 South Grand Avenue Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (323) 307-7053
[email protected]
http://workerscompensationattorneylosangeles.net/beverley-hills-workmans-compensation-attorney/