You often see most work injuries that require compensation come as a result of a reckless co-worker or employer not properly preparing themselves and the other employees for the dangerous environment. However, some injuries come from the people the workers are...
Coronavirus COVID-19 Work Exposure:
If you have time off of work or need medical care because you believe you were exposed at work:
YOU MUST FILE an “Employee Report of Injury” (found here) within thirty days of having reason to believe you got it because of work!
If the employer or its insurer fail to pay your time loss and medical care within two weeks of your report or dispute or controvert any part of the claim, contact us by email or by phone at 907-279-9132. We are still hard at work for injured workers!
Anchorage Alaska Workers’ Compensation Blog
Important Alaska workers’ compensation deadlines
The process of getting workers’ compensation in Alaska has been problematic lately. More workers continue to receive injuries on the job and find problems with the system. This is especially troublesome as the U.S. Department of Labor recently revealed that...
Unmarried and childless workers lack full death benefits
Many professions in Alaska can have unpredictable work environments. Those who work a more physical job such as an oil field worker, miner, truck driver or construction worker may have an easier time getting their daily exercise in when compared to an office desk job,...
How to protect older employees from injuries
Aging workers face the same workplace hazards as other workers, including severe injuries from falls, harmful exposures or transportation incidents. And as Americans live and work longer, the likelihood grows for work-related injuries. According to the Occupational...
Alaska’s workers’ comp: what’s covered and how to get compensated
Alaska has one of the most resilient workforces around. No matter how rugged of a worker you are, though, sometimes you will need time to recover from an injury. It’s in those moments that you should speak to your employer and secure workers’...
Disabled at work? Know the benefits protected by Alaska law
Families are often financially devastated when a parent or loved one is restricted from working and earning money as before. It is not easy to manage a halt in the flow of finances when medical bills rise and you’re forced to cope with a temporary or permanent...
How do I file a worker’s compensation claim?
There isn’t much that is more stressful than being injured on the job. Not only is it a hassle to go through medical treatment to get back to work quickly, but getting a claim processed isn’t the easiest process either. Regardless, it is important if you experience a...