The rights of injured workers to receive compensation for lost pay, medical bills and rehabilitation after an industrial injury are governed by workers’ compensation and related laws. Each of the states has a workers’ compensation system, and there are several federal laws that cover industrial injuries.

At this office we primarily represent workers’ whose work injuries are governed by the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA), 5 U.S.C. Sections 8101 et seq.  If you are unsure of which law governs your situation, ask a knowledgeable attorney as your rights may vary greatly depending on which law applies.  Workers’ compensation laws typically cover:

Accidental injuries at the workplace may entitle you to continuation of your regular pay and worker’s compensation benefits (including medical care) while you are unable to work. Chronic exposures and repetitive injuries such as carpal-tunnel syndrome, noise exposure resulting in hearing loss, etc., may also entitle you to the same workers’ compensation benefits. If you work for the federal government and were injured at work, our office can represent you or give you advice, wherever you live. If you work in maritime or other employment covered by federal law and you were injured at work, our office can either represent you or refer you to other [...]