{"id":148,"date":"2025-12-31T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barryinsurancegroup.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:21:40","slug":"worker-s-compensation-coverage-get-the-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barryinsurancegroup.com\/blog\/worker-s-compensation-coverage-get-the-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Worker\u2019s Compensation Coverage: Get the Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you own a company, it’s your responsibility to purchase commercial insurance, including workers’ compensation if you have employees. Many company owners find they appreciate the professional guidance of an experienced insurance agent. If your company is in or near Pearland, TX, our team at Barry Insurance Group will take the time to help you find the right policy for your operations.<\/p>\n

Facts About Workers’ Compensation<\/h2>\n

Workers’ compensation insurance will pay the medical expenses of employees injured on the job. Workers’ comp pays a part of the employees’ lost wages during the time they are medically unable to perform the duties of their job. If an employee dies due to their injuries, the benefits also cover their burial expenses and payment to their family.<\/p>\n

However, there are some circumstances where workers’ comp doesn’t provide coverage. For example, if an employee is injured while intoxicated, the benefits will not be paid. Or, if an employee is injured at work but for personal reasons not related to work, the won’t be covered.<\/p>\n

Call Us for an Appointment<\/h2>\n

Commercial insurance typically means choosing more than property and liability insurance policies, but you may be unsure which other types of policies you need. Our team at the Barry Insurance Group will explain other available options  Companies in the Pearland, TX area, including workers’ comp. Call us for an appointment. We’re currently serving Pearland, TX.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you own a company, it’s your responsibility to purchase commercial insurance, including workers’ compensation if you have employees. Many company owners find they appreciate the professional guidance of an experienced insurance agent. If your company is in or near Pearland, TX, our team at Barry Insurance Group will take the time to help you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[10,27,24,16,17],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commercial-insurance","tag-barry-insurance-group","tag-commercial","tag-insurance","tag-pearland","tag-tx"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t