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Is Workers’ Disability Compensation the Same as Workers’ Compensation?

The future is often set in many unknowns. For instance, you could get injured or ill at work. This could affect your earning ability for a while or even derail your entire career. Consequently, it is vital that you protect your financial future with insurance policies such as workers’ disability compensation and workers’ compensation. Both...

How Much Money Will Workers’ Compensation Payout for Lower Back Injury?

Lower back injury is a frequent complaint in most workers’ compensation cases. The symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that requires you to take time off work. In some instances, workers may be left dealing with chronic pain for the rest of their life. Therefore, it is no surprise that most workers...

What Happens If You Do Not Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

In 2016, workers’ compensation claims cost employers a total of $96.5 billion. This could make it tempting for a business owner to choose to go without insurance. But, what happens if you don’t have workers’ compensation insurance? In Arizona, most business owners are mandated by law to have worker’s compensation insurance. This is regardless of...

Do you receive a 1099 for workers’ compensation?

Classifying workers, as either independent contractors or employees, can determine whether a worker in America has access to good pay and protection from discrimination and benefits. Phoenix Workers’ Compensation Attorneys who have experience assisting independent contractors in receiving compensation for a work-related injury note that independent contracting is becoming more predominant in the US. As such,...

Is Workers Compensation Considered Income When Filing Taxes?

Workers’ compensation is paid to employees who get injured or become ill on the job and as such, are unable to work. Under state laws, employers must purchase insurance plans to cover workers’ compensation for their employees. Employees are not expected to contribute to this insurance. Workers’ compensation compensates wage loss and covers associated medical...