What am I legally entitled to?
If you’re injured at work, workers compensation provides several important entitlements to help you through recovery.
Here's a brief summary of what you're legally entitled to as an injured worker:
- Partial wage coverage during the timeframe of your recovery
- Coverage of medical, hospital and rehab costs
- Access to a lump sum in case of permanent impairment
- Domestic assistance for household tasks while being injured
- Access to medical treatment and specialists for effective recovery
- Coverage of funeral expenses and ongoing financial support for your family in the event of a fatal workplace injury