If the employee is unable to work at the second job as a result of the injury, the Second Injury Fund will cover the second job wage loss. Roughly 5% of Americans hold more than one job according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The actual number may, in fact, be a lot higher, as … Read more
The purpose of the SIF is to compensate an injured employee for the additional disability caused by pre-existing medical condition. The laws surrounding Second Injury Fund (SIF) benefits have recently changed nationwide. These benefits are given to injured workers, who suffer an injury that worsens a pre-existing injury, preventing them from pursuing further work. These … Read more
If you are not able to return to work for a period of time, work comp benefits may not be sufficient. Is there other financial assistance available to injured workers? Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to pay medical and wage loss benefits to injured workers. If you suffer a workplace injury, you can make a workers’ compensation claim. … Read more