Insurance that pays for medical care and physical rehabilitation of injured workers and helps to replace lost wages while they are unable to work. State laws, which vary significantly, govern the amount of benefits paid and other compensation provisions.

"Workers Compensation" In Context

"A workers' compensation court judge apparently violated a state ethics rule when he issued a written decision in favor of an attorney he plans to go work for after leaving the bench, The Oklahoman learned. Judge Kent Eldridge, 63, was looking for a job ..."