What is Workers' Compensation?

A: Workers' compensation is a state-mandated employee insurance program that provides compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses. Each state maintains its own workers' compensation laws and programs to assist employees with work-related illness or injury costs. Generally, benefits are available regardless of who caused the illness or injury. However, in most cases, the employee must agree not to sue the employer for damages in order to take advantage of Workers' Compensation benefits. In some cases, personal injury laws may also apply. In the state of Florida, injured employees who wish to file a claim for Workers' Compensation insurance contact The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb in West Palm Beach, Florida.