Many, but not all, employees are entitled to workers’ compensation. The Federal Employment Compensation Act (FECA) provides non-military, federal employees with workers compensation. Workers employed by private companies, states, or local governments should contact their tate workers’ compensation board for specifics about coverage.
Some states exempt certain categories of workers, such as agricultural employees, seasonal employees, domestic employees, and independent contractors, from their workers' compensation systems. Other states require coverage only if an employer employs a minimum number of employees. To determine whether you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits, you should contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney in your area.
Keep in mind that if you are not covered by workers' compensation, you may be able to bring a civil claim against your employer or a third party.