Who is Covered Under a Company's Workers' Compensation?

Working any job can come with different risks of injury. When this happens, you may want to file a workers' compensation claim.

Workers' compensation can help you support yourself and your family while recovering from your workplace injury. It can also help pay for medical bills.

Who Can File Under a Company's Workers' Compensation?

Anyone who is employed a company is eligible for benefits. This includes:

full time employees
part time employees
seasonal or temporary employees

As long as you are employed by a company and can prove you were injured while working there, then you may be able to receive compensation

Who Is Not Covered by a Company's Workers' Compensation?

If you are not employed by a company, but are doing independent work for the company and were injured while working at the company, then you will not qualify for their workers' compensation. Some examples include:

Electricians or plumbers working on the store
Venders making a delivery

These jobs may be covered under their own employer's workers' compensation.

Working With a Workers' Compensation Lawyer

If you were injured at work, you may want to talk with a workers' compensation attorney before filing a claim. A lawyer will help make sure you have proper evidence to file a claim.

Without legal representation, you run the risk of forgetting important evidence or details or missing deadlines. Complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page today!

Here is more information on who can file for workers' compensation with specific companies: