Workers' Compensation by State
Workers' compensation is run by each state. Deadlines to report an injury, how much benefits pay, and who picks the doctor all differ. Here is each state's rule, linked to the agency page or statute it comes from.
Choose your state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Compare the states
- Workers' Comp Lawyer Fee Caps in Every State
- How to File or Check a Workers' Comp Claim in Every State
- Maximum Weekly Workers' Comp Benefits by State
- Deadlines to Report an Injury and File a Claim by State
- Workers' Comp Waiting Periods by State
- How Long Workers' Comp Benefits Last in Each State
- Who Picks the Doctor in Workers' Comp, by State
- Deadline to Appeal a Denied Workers' Comp Claim by State
- Suing an Employer for a Work Injury, by State
Tools, guides and templates
Plain-English guides
- Slipped and Fell at Work: Workers' Comp or a Lawsuit?
- Is Workers' Comp Taxable?
- What Is Workers' Compensation?
Frequently asked questions
What does workers' comp cover?
Workers' compensation generally pays for medical care for a work-related injury or illness and replaces part of lost wages while you can't work. It may also pay for permanent impairment and benefits to dependents if a worker dies. In exchange, workers usually can't sue their employer for the injury.
What should I do right after a work injury?
Get medical care, then report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as possible. Each state has a deadline to report and a separate deadline to file a claim, and missing them can cost you benefits.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.