Anchorage Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
What is the jurisdiction of the Fisherman’s Fund?
Fishing in Alaska is one of the state's biggest industries but it is open to anyone, which makes regulation for worker's compensation tricky. Commercial fishermen are explicitly not covered by standard Alaskan statutes. This is why the Fisherman's Fund was established...
Can you change your doctor?
Some workers sustain an injury on the job and need workers’ compensation to cover their medical bills and help return them to work. One thing you should not have to worry about is whether you can change your doctor if needed. Alaska law describes some important steps...
Create an estate plan early
Many people might think they will not need an estate plan until they are retired. However, people do not know what the future holds, so it is a good idea to start estate planning early. Although young people may be in good health, this can change quickly. Forbes says...
What is the true cost of a back injury?
Alaskan workers often put their backs at risk no matter what their job is. From receptionists to heavy lifters, everyone uses their back in day-to-day work. Because of that, back injuries are a big reason for worker's compensation claims. Today we will examine the...
How does workers’ compensation work?
As an Alaskan worker, you probably already know that you can most likely file a workers’ compensation claim if you become injured or ill at work. What you may not realize, however, is that you must follow a strict procedure to get the payments you deserve. You also...
Alaskan workers experience a greater number of workplace injuries
The percentage of workplace injuries occurring in the Last Frontier State is much greater than the national average, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In the manufacturing industries alone, Alaskan workers suffered twice as...
The right of representation in an insurer dispute
Many Alaska workers who are hurt on the job hope that their insurer approves their benefits so they can get started on the road to recovery. However, sometimes an insurer may not agree on how much you receive in benefits or if you should receive anything at all. If...
What dangers do scaffolding present?
Construction workers in Alaska not only have the usual risks to handle but also have to contend with the extra dangers that the weather possesses. Between all of the combined risks, it is no wonder that workers have even more safety concerns about scaffolding, which...
Fall protection on commercial fishing vessels
In Alaska, commercial fishing is a major industry. If a resident in the state is not themselves employed in this industry, there is likely a good chance that they know someone else who is. Despite the prevalence of people working on fishing vessels, nothing can...
Disability benefit types for injured workers
If you are one of the many people in Alaska who have been hurt in an incident at work, you will need to educate yourself about the types of benefits that may be available to you. The state has a robust workers' compensation program that is designed to help people in...