The Hidden Risks Independent Contractors Never See Coming – And How to Protect Yourself Today
When injuries occur, the independent contractor is usually on their own to cover any related costs and take the time to recover. It’s up to the employer or client to decide if they’ll wait around or not for the worker to get better.
Even traditional employees wait for the insurance company’s decision on a claim, which may take up to 21 days to rule in favor of providing workers’ compensation or not.
If you consult an attorney, you’d proceed with prosecution of your case to get your benefits started or a defense when benefits have been initiated but something’s off.
