Workers’ compensation covers medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation expenses for employees injured or ill “in the course and scope” of their employment. In addition, it provides death benefits to the families of workers killed on the job. A Workers’ Compensation Attorney San Diego can help you obtain the maximum compensation for your case.
For instance, a construction worker can seek workers’ compensation if scaffolding falls on their head, but not if they are involved in a car accident on their way to work. In some circumstances, employees on medical leave may receive the equivalent of sick pay.