[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-different-from-workers-compensation\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-different-from-workers-compensation\/","headline":"Disability Benefits Different From Workers\u2019 Compensation | Greenberg Law","name":"Disability Benefits Different From Workers\u2019 Compensation | Greenberg Law","description":"When you are too injured or hurt to perform your normal duties at your place of work, there are a few different types of financial support that you might be eligible to receive. Some of these financial support solutions include the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), state disability benefits, and workers\u2019 compensation. However, knowing which […]","datePublished":"2017-08-15","dateModified":"2025-04-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/author\/greenberglawoffices\/#Person","name":"Greenberg Law Offices","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/author\/greenberglawoffices\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Greenberg Law Offices","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","width":301,"height":94}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founder-Henry-I.-Greenberg-with-attorney-Larry.jpg","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Founder-Henry-I.-Greenberg-with-attorney-Larry.jpg","width":790,"height":787},"url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-different-from-workers-compensation\/","about":["Workers' Compensation"],"wordCount":417,"articleBody":"When you are too injured or hurt to perform your normal duties at your place of work, there are a few different types of financial support that you might be eligible to receive. Some of these financial support solutions include the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), state disability benefits, and workers\u2019 compensation. However, knowing which type of financial support you may claim can be the trickiest part of this situation.Disability Benefits vs. Workers\u2019 CompensationThe benefits of workers\u2019 compensation are often provided to you anytime you get injured or hurt on the job, regardless of who was technically responsible for causing the injury. As it is explained under state laws, the majority of employers are obligated to cover all the injuries that happen to employees on the job. Workers\u2019 comp policies act as an alternative to litigation while still providing financial compensation.On the other hand, disability benefits can provide injured employees with weekly benefits no matter if they were at work or not. The main difference here for employees is that coverage for a work-related injury comes from the employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation policy provider; disability compensation for a non-work injury would come from the government.Can I Receive Workers\u2019 Comp and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Concurrently?There are special occasions where an injured worker is eligible to receive both workers\u2019 compensation benefits as well as SSDI benefits. If you have a terminal illness or if you are disabled and expect to remain in that way for at least one year, and if you have paid the sufficient amount of funds to be covered under SSDI, you may be eligible to receive both the workers\u2019 comp and SSDI payments.Can I Receive Workers\u2019 Compensation and Unemployment Benefits Concurrently?In most cases, you cannot get unemployment benefits while also receiving workers\u2019 compensation payments for a temporary disability. If the doctor finds you unfit to get back to work, you may be able to receive unemployment benefits if your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation carrier refuses to pay partial disability.Do You Need a Lawyer?The entire process of determining your compensation benefits can be difficult to navigate. If you are still dealing with the aftermath of the illness or injury, it can be more difficult. Consider getting the help of an experienced workers\u2019 compensation lawyer\u00a0to receive the correct amount of money you are entitled.A\u00a0work injury lawyer will meet and evaluate your case and then provide you with the legal options you may have."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Disability Benefits Different From Workers\u2019 Compensation | Greenberg Law","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-different-from-workers-compensation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]