South Dakota

• What is Workers' Compensation



• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)



• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)



• Tips for Determining Employee versus Contractor Status



• Finding And Choosing An Attorney



• Finding And Choosing A Medical Provider



• Denial Of Benefits



• Tax On Workers' Compensation Benefits



• Social Security



• Insurance Adjustor



• Insurance Company's Role



• Dealing With Your Employer



• Dealing With Your Doctor



• Doctor Decides Need For Time Off



• Handling My Own Case



• Hearings



• Mediation



• Your Deposition



• Pain And Suffering



• Occupational Disease



• Understanding Legal Forms



• Your Day In Court



• Some Suggestions:



• Who Is Covered?



• Who Is Exempt?



• What Should I Do If I Am Injured On The Job?



• What Should I Do If My Employer Refuses To File A Claim For Worker's Compensation?



• How Long Will It Be Before I Receive Any Benefits?



• What Medical Benefits Are Available Under Worker's Compensation?



• Who Chooses The Doctor For Me When I Am Injured?



• Can I Change Doctors At Any Time?



• May I Obtain A Second Opinion?



• Who Pays My Expenses If Have To Travel To Obtain Medical Care?



• Do I Get Any Benefits For Lost Wages If My Doctor Won't Let Me Work Due To An Injury?



• What If My Doctor Says I Can Work Part Time Or In A Light Duty Job?



• What If I Sustain A Permanent Disability From My Work-related Injury?



• What If I Am Unable To Return To My Usual Occupation?



• What If An Employee Dies From A Work-related Injury?



• What Do I Do If The Employer Or Insurer Denies My Worker's Compensation Claim?