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Glossary of Workers' Compensation Law Terms
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Date of Injury: If your injury was caused by one
event, the date it happened is the date of injury. If the
injury or illness was caused by repeated events, the date of
injury is the date you knew, or should have known, the injury
was caused by work.
Death Benefits: Benefits paid to surviving
dependents when a work injury results in death. Defendant: The
party, usually an employer or its insurance company, opposing
you in a dispute over benefits.
Delay Letter: A letter sent to you by the insurance
company explaining why payments are delayed.
Denied Claim: A claim in which the insurance company
does not believe that your injury or illness was work related
and therefore denies your claim. Disability: A physical or
mental impairment that limits everyday activities.
Disability Management: A process to prevent
disability from occurring or to intervene early and encourage
and support continued employment. Disability rating: See
permanent disability rating.
Discrimination Claim: A petition filed if your
employer has fired or discriminated against you for filing a
workers' compensation claim.
Dispute: A disagreement about your right to
payments, services or other benefits.
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