After you’re injured on the job, there are certain compensatory benefits that you become eligible for, depending on the circumstances of your injury. While workers’ comp and social security disability both provide this compensation, there are a few important differences between the two.
Social security disability is provided to workers through the government and is put into place to help with expenses if your work injury causes you to be permanently disabled or unable to return to work for some time. Social security disability isn’t provided through your employer directly.
Workers’ compensation, on the other hand, is provided through your employer for injuries that your employer could be held liable for.
Both workers’ comp and social security disability are technically considered government benefits, so it’s impossible to receive both of these in the full amount that you’re due for your injuries. Combined, you’re only eligible to receive up to 80% of your average working income through benefits.
Talk to an experienced attorney to discuss compensation after being injured in the workplace.