Is My Injury Covered Under District of Columbia Workers' Compensation Law?
Injuries occur because of an incident or over a period of time. You may receive benefits even if the injury aggravates a pre-existing condition. However, to be covered under District of Columbia law the cause of the injury must be one of the following:
- Accidental Injury - An injury or death arising out of and in the course of employment. There is no requirement that a specific or unusual incident occur
- Occupational Disease - A medical condition which naturally rises out of the employment over a period of time.
Frequently Asked District of Columbia Workers' Compensation Questions
- Is my injury covered under D.C. Worker's Compensation law?
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- Who are the people involved in a D.C. Workers' Compensation claim?
- Should I speak to the insurance company about my injury?
- What benefits are available to me under D.C.law?
- How do my prior injuries affect my claim?
- Can I re-open my case if my condition gets worse?
- How does my attorney get paid?
- Can I be re-imbursed for my travel expenses and Prescriptions?
- What are the payment rates for temporary total and permanent disability?
- What should I do when I am asked to see the insurance company's doctor?
- What if I am injured because of the negligence of someone other than my employer?