Why Whitten Law?

At the Whitten Law Firm, our attorneys and professional staff are dedicated to getting our clients results. With over 40 years experience, we are confident that when it comes to Workers' Compensation, we're the solution.

Employers Workers' Compensation Defense

All employers should be aware that accidents will always happen to their workers while in the course of their official duties and as a result, it will be in their best interest to put in some measures to resolve any issues that may arise from such accidents. Keep in mind that regardless of the state you are based in, usually you will need to sign up for some workers compensation insurance.

So many issues arise when an employee gets involved in a workplace accident and as a result employers should keep note of the tips below to aid in their workersí compensation defense and prevent any serious legal troubles.

The fundamental step that should be taken by all employers with regards to workers compensation is to improve their knowledge on the rules and regulations surrounding the subject. You should know that the workers compensation laws in New York for example, will be different from those in California and you should therefore pay attention to the specific laws of a specific state. This will arm you with enough information to make the right moves in times of an employee work place injury. For example, if your stateís laws stipulate that an employeeís full medical expenses are met by an employer in times of long-term hospital admission, then you will know exactly what to do under such circumstances, to prevent legal troubles and lawsuits.

You should also study the workers compensation laws in detail and keep in mind that there are usually different laws for different industries, as well as the number of employees a firm has. Keep in mind that workerís compensation laws in the construction industry may differ from the service industry and there may be some exemptions for specific industries with minimal employees.

If you are an employer or business owner then you should also know that failure to secure workers compensation for your employees, usually results in serious financial penalties. In some US states, criminal charges may be filed against you in such instances.

Also when you suspect an employee workersí compensation fraud, the best thing to do is to seek immediate legal attention in order to settle that matter lawfully. You could land in trouble if you make any illegal moves such as lay off the suspected employee, etc.