Establishing negligence is required for every FELA (Federal Employers’ Liability Act) claim. FELA is unlike workers’ compensation claims because the victim must prove the employer's fault—they must show the employer did something wrong. Attorney Daren Sarphie explains how employer negligence is established in a FELA lawsuit. Negligence Under FELA 45 U.S. Code § 51 says […]
If you have a pre-existing condition, you may qualify to receive Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) benefits. However, pre-existing conditions may affect your FECA claim. Attorney Daren Sarphie explains pre-existing injury workers’ compensation for FECA claims. Can You Get FECA With a Pre-Existing Injury? You can receive FECA benefits for a pre-existing injury to the […]
Federal employee death benefits compensate surviving family members of U.S. government workers. If you have lost a loved one because of a work-related injury or occupational illness, you need to know how to claim death benefits. Attorney Daren Sarphie explains workers’ compensation death benefits under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). Introduction to FECA Death […]
You may have heard that you can receive workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured on the job. But did you know that there are different sets of rules for state and federal workers? State workers’ compensation laws apply to almost everyone—except federal employees. State workers’ comp claims are administered through insurance companies. There is […]
Medical evidence is required for every FECA (Federal Employees’ Compensation Act) claim. You can’t win your case without it. Medical evidence may play several roles in establishing and maintaining benefits. Attorney Daren Sarphie explains medical evidence in FECA claims. FECA and Medical Evidence Medical evidence is important in every kind of workers’ compensation claim. It’s […]
Getting injured or contracting illness on the job can be a rough setback. If you are a federal employee or work for a business that is entirely owned by the Federal Government, you may be eligible for compensation under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). Filing a claim is a relatively simple process, but doing […]
Are you a federal employee concerned about the fault of an injury while on the job? When federal employees get hurt on the job, their rights and benefits come under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). This is a very different system from what employees in the private sector deal with after an accident at […]
If an extremity or organ is lost or impaired as a result of a work-related injury or illness, you may qualify for a schedule award through the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP). Schedule awards are available to federal employees and workers within organizations entirely owned by the U.S. Federal Government. What Is My Timeline […]
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) provides financial compensation and medical benefits to federal workers who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Here is a brief guide to understanding FECA benefits. Understanding FECA Benefits FECA offers a range of benefits designed to support federal employees during their recovery and return to work. These benefits include medical […]
