Are you an injured employee who has questions about worker comp law in your state? If so, the most pressing matter you probably have on your mind is whether or not your on-the-job injury will be eligible for coverage under the workers' compensation guidelines that exist in your state. In general, most state laws require that you be able to prove that you were employed at the time of the injury and that you were engaged in an activity that was related to your job responsibilities at the time that the accident occurred. You must also be able to prove that your injury or illness requires medical treatment. If you are applying for temporary or permanent indemnity payments, you will typically be asked to show that your injury or illness has prevented you from earning an income and that your financial stability is suffering as a result. Some states may require ongoing evidence that you are medically prevented from working in order to approve ongoing support payments through the workers' compensation system.