If you sustain an injury while at work, you may be entitled to financial compensation. State law dictates that employers must carry workers compensation insurance to reimburse injured employees for lost wages and other expenses. In the case where the injury occurs in a different location but, nevertheless, affects your ability to perform your normal work duties, you may be entitled to state disability benefits. Additionally, if the amount covered by state disability is more than workers comp, you may opt to receive disability instead. For many people, the question of how and when to file for one or both of these benefits can be confusing.
It’s best to consult an attorney before filing a claim after an injury at work. A reputable attorney can inform you of your rights and make sure you get compensation. Choose an experienced firm like Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center that focuses specifically on workers compensation and disability claims. Our attorneys have years of experience and knowledge of the laws. We are dedicated to achieving the best possible settlement for our clients and do not charge a fee until the entire process is complete.
How long do you have?
Workers comp insurance is a temporary benefit that covers the cost of medical care to treat or cure the injury as well as loss of wages. There are workers comp time limits and term limits in terms of how long you can receive this compensation and how much of your salary you will get. In addition, workers comp laws are enacted at the state level, so the limits by state vary. Last year, in 2016, the state of California mandated that an injured worker be paid for two-thirds of their weekly wages.
Because the laws may change from year to year and state to state, your best option is to retain the services of a knowledgeable workers compensation attorney. Because they specialize in this area of the law, they will make sure your expenses are covered while you’re out of work and that you receive any and all compensation you are due.
The right way to do it
Hiring an attorney is the first step toward recovery. While you take the time and energy you need to heal, our dedicated staff at the Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center will take care of everything else. Filing a claim after an injury can be difficult to navigate, but we can take the worry out of it. With years of experience in the field, Kim LaValley and his partners are familiar with every step of the workers comp process.
If you’ve suffered an injury at work, don’t wait to start thinking about making a claim. Call for a cost-free consultation today.
