About Justice for Injured Workers
JFIW is a free, national resource hub for anyone hurt on the job. We help injured workers survive the wait, fight unfair delays, and rebuild — with plain English and official links.
When you are injured at work, the system can feel built to wear you down: delays, denials, paperwork, and bills that do not wait. Justice for Injured Workers exists to level the field with free information for injured workers in all 50 states.
We gather the real, official help that already exists — your state's workers' compensation agency, ombudsmen, free legal aid, food and medical help, and retraining — and put it in one place. Plain English. No paywall. No case fees to read a guide.
What we believe
- Help should be free and easy to find.
- No injured worker should be starved out of what they are owed.
- Information is power — so we give it away.
How the site is organized
Get help now is the hub. Survive pages cover food, medical care, money, and housing. Fight pages cover rights, paperwork, and appeals. Escalate pages cover officials and delay-deny tactics. Rebuild pages cover retraining and federal disability help. The blog and Evidence page go deeper with playbooks and research.
What we are not
We are not a law firm, insurance company, or government agency. We do not take case fees. For legal advice, use free legal aid on your state page or a licensed attorney. For emergencies, call 911 or 211 as needed.
Based in the USA. Serving all 50 states.
Common questions
Who runs Justice for Injured Workers?
JFIW is a free national resource project for injured workers. Contact us through the help form if you need a pointer to free resources.
Do you represent me in a claim?
No. We publish free guides and verified links. Representation comes from legal aid or private attorneys you choose.