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What is Workers’ Compensation?

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

workers' compensation lost wages medical bills disability benefits Worker’s Compensation is the system for receiving benefits if you are injured on the job. It is a strict liability system – which means it does not matter if your employer was negligent or not — you can still be covered by Worker’s Compensation insurance. It is like no fault car insurance. Worker’s compensation is typically the only remedy a worker has when injured on the job. In exchange for coverage that is paid for by the employer, workers are not allowed to sue their employers beyond the coverage of Worker’s Compensation. This is called the “compensation bargain.” Worker’s Compensation can cover medical expenses (including mileage for medical appointments), lost wages, and disability benefits. There are also benefits for surviving family members is someone is killed at work. Please contact us for a free consultation regarding your Worker’s Compensation rights.

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After ten years as a special education teacher, DeRae went to law school at Brigham Young University, specifically to continue advocating for people with mental illness. After completing law school, DeRae worked for ten years at the Disability Law Center.

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Carolyn has a Bachelor's of Social Work from the University of Wyoming and a Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University. At BYU, Carolyn became a certified mediator and mediated many small claims as well as victim- offender cases. Carolyn has worked as a rape and domestic violence crisis worker and as a caseworker for emotionally disturbed incarcerated boys at a maximum security facility. For seven years Carolyn worked at the Disability Law Center, working to enforce and protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities in Utah.

Carolyn has an abiding passion in protecting the rights of those who are vulnerable. She believes that the U.S. justice system should be fair and accessible to every American. Her work focuses on family law issues, such as divorces, modifications and adoptions. She also handles guardianships and landlord-tenant issues.

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At Preston, Pence, and Lisonbee, PLLC, Elizabeth's work is motivated by her conviction that everyone should have access to the legal system. She is particularly excited about helping people learn to represent themselves and manage their own cases through unbundled legal services. She wants to make legal services more affordable to more people. Her practice areas include family law, guardianships, and estate planning.