Workers’ Compensation

If your health has been slowly getting worse because of what you do for work, you may have more legal options than you realize. Delaware workers' compensation covers more than sudden accidents on the job. It also covers occupational diseases. An occupational disease...

When your employer presents a modified role while you are recovering from a work injury, you might wonder if you can decline it without putting your benefits at risk. Knowing how Delaware generally treats these situations can help you weigh your options with...

In a general sense, you usually cannot get workers’ comp benefits for an accident that happens during your commute. If you are driving to work in the morning or driving home at the end of your shift, that time is excluded from workers’ comp benefits under the...

Employees in Wilmington and nearby Delaware locations often take for granted that workers’ compensation can pay for their losses. If they get hurt at work or diagnosed with a medical issue directly caused by their work responsibilities, they expect to receive medical...

Remote work may have changed where you do your work but it has not changed your rights. In fact, many remote workers assume that workers' compensation only applies in a traditional office. However, if you injure yourself while performing your job duties at home, you...

Landscaping is a physically demanding profession that requires handling sharp tools, fertilizer sprayers and heavy equipment. This nature of work can create significant hazards for workers. Here are three common types of landscaping injuries and the risks they pose....

Work injuries usually take place at a job site. Factory workers get injured on the factory floor, or restaurant workers sustain injuries in the kitchen. There may be other workers present who witness the incident and can validate the worker’s report of their injury....

Repetitive stress injuries can sneak up on you during long hours at a desk. You may type, click, or sit in one position until your hands, neck, or shoulders hurt every day. Delaware workers’ compensation law covers these injuries when your job duties cause them. How...

Workplace injuries are often viewed strictly through the lens of physical hazards—slippery floors, faulty machinery or heavy lifting—but a growing body of research shows that social support also plays a major role in keeping workers safe. When employees feel...

Getting hurt at work can be stressful enough without worrying about losing your job. Many employees hesitate to file a workers’ compensation claim because they fear their employer might retaliate. In Delaware, however, the law protects you from being fired just...