Generally, the workers' compensation process is viewed as a step-by-step path of returning injured employees back to the workforce. As we know, sometimes the employee may return to the workforce under another employer if a settlement occurs within their claim.

Other times, the claimant receives the treatment necessary to effect a cure, give relief and return the employee to suitable employment with its current employer. Despite this typical scenario, some workers' compensation claims do not result in the employee returning to work at all. Unfortunately, in some cases, the workplace injury results in the death of the employee.