Source hierarchy
For state-specific legal facts, the preferred source is the responsible state workers’ compensation agency, legislature, regulation, court or administrative tribunal, or another primary government source. Federal-program pages should use the responsible federal agency.
Facts that require primary-source support
- Reporting and filing deadlines.
- Appeal or hearing deadlines and required forms.
- Benefit formulas, maximums, minimums, offsets, and waiting periods.
- Doctor-selection, treatment-review, and medical-network rules.
- Attorney-fee approval rules and settlement procedures.
Commercial independence
The current editorial pages do not treat paid placement, attorney slogans, ratings, testimonials, or case outcomes as proof that one lawyer is “best.” Any future paid relationship should be clearly labeled where it appears.
Editorial team
Editors prepare general information for injured workers. They are not presented as attorneys and do not provide legal advice through this site.
Olivia Bennett
Managing Editor
Oversees site-wide editorial standards, corrections, disclosures, and reader-facing clarity.
Ethan Brooks
Senior Content Editor
Edits practical explainers around claim notices, medical records, wage documents, and consultation preparation.
Claire Morgan
State Resources Editor
Checks state-resource pages for clear agency links, forms, procedures, and state-specific cautions.
Daniel Reed
Content Review Editor
Reviews source links, update dates, definitions, and consistency across connected claim topics.
Natalie Harper
Reader Tools Editor
Develops reader tools, checklists, worksheets, and instructions that can be used with actual claim documents.
Marcus Hale
Content Review Editor
Reviews claim-step explanations, terminology, and cross-page guidance for consistency and plain language.