In Alaska, workers who are injured on the job or who are unemployed often have questions about whether they can collect both workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits at the same time. While both benefits are designed to provide financial support, they serve different purposes and have different eligibility criteria. Understanding how these benefits work together … Read more
The time following a work-related accident can be confusing for the victim. In some cases, victims of work accidents are given clear instructions by their employer and medical team, but in some cases, this guidance is sorely lacking. If you have been involved in a work-related accident, it is important to take the right steps … Read more
As an Alaska resident and worker, do you know what steps to take if you are injured at work? Many people assume that their employers, and more specifically their employers’ insurance companies, will take care of them if they are injured, but this can be a dangerous assumption. Understanding your rights can always work to … Read more