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Advantages To Hiring A Workplace Lawyer Accident

Hiring a workplace accident lawyer can help you receive the workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to following an injury at work. An employee who is injured at work is entitled to worker’s comp benefits. 

This is the case whether a specific incident caused the injury or it was caused due to cumulative minor injuries to a body part that cumulatively, add up to an injury requiring time off of work or medical care. Typically, those body parts can include hands and back but there are many more incidents that workers’ comp benefits cover.

Working with a workers’ comp attorney can help ensure your workers’ comp claim is approved and you receive the maximum benefits you are entitled to. This is highly recommended over choosing to do it by yourself. 

Workers who attempt to go through the claims process on their own generally end up having their claim denied due to issues like missed deadlines, lacking proper evidence, and many more difficult factors. 

By working with an experienced California workers’ compensation lawyer, you will help protect your claim from common challenges. They can also help take your claim to trial if it becomes necessary. 

If you are ready to schedule a free case consultation with a professional workers comp attorney, please contact Gold Country Workers Comp Center for help. Remember, early intervention always helps. 

Why Hire A Workplace Accident Lawyer?

The right workplace accident lawyer will have a deep understanding of the benefits you are entitled to. They also will have an idea of the amount of money you should receive based on the type of injury you sustained. 

The workers’ comp attorney can also help you learn about additional benefits that you may not be aware of. Factors they consider include: whether you suffered permanent disability, or even temporary disability be it total or partial, insuring you will be covered for the expense of past and future treatment costs, and many other factors. 

Additionally, workers comp lawyers have an understanding of how the insurance companies work. Typically, insurance companies will only offer injured workers the lowest amount of compensation possible. 

Your workers’ comp attorney will aggressively negotiate with the insurance companies to ensure you are given the full amount that you are entitled to. Once a settlement is reached, it must be approved by a judge in a workers comp hearing. 

The workers’ comp attorney will represent you and defend your rights during the workers’ comp hearing. They will present all necessary evidence, call witnesses when necessary, and argue why your settlement should be a certain amount. 

Lastly, they can help you appeal your case in the event your claim is denied. They will work with you and keep you updated every step of the way. 

Contact A Workers’ Comp Attorney

Gold Country Workers Comp Center has the experience and expertise to help you with your workers’ comp claim. Our attorneys can help ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. 

Please contact us today or call 530-362-7188 for a free case consultation and to learn how we can help you and your family. Remember, EARLY INTERVENTION WORKS!

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – Contracting COVID-19 can trigger the receipt of Workers’ Compensation Benefits. 

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GOLD COUNTRY WORKERS’ COMP CENTER

April 16, 2020

Contracting COVID-19 can trigger the receipt of Workers’ Compensation Benefits.  

With COVID-19 dominating our lifestyle and causing extensive damage to so many individuals’ health and personal financial condition, there is a prevalent focus on what public benefits are available to the many impacted by the virus.  Reasonable evidence-based statistics indicate at least 50% of the population will at some point contract the disease and 1 in 5 of those will need hospitalization. COVID-19 is at least 10 times more lethal than regular flu.

Whether someone (or their dependents) can get Workers’ Compensation benefits if they fall ill (or die) due to contracting COVID-19 depends on several factors.  First, a few words about Workers’ Comp in general:

If your work causes an injury or exposes you to, and you suffer an injury or sickness, whether caused by a specific incident or over time resulting from “cumulative trauma,” Workers’ Compensation benefits are generally payable.  These benefits include Temporary Disability during the time you suffer a full or even partial wage loss, medical care (including travel expenses), if you suffer permanent impairment, a monetary award for “Permanent” disability and if your employer does not offer you a job after a comprehensive medical report detailing any work restrictions, a job displacement benefit.  If death results, the decedent’s dependents can receive monetary benefits, too. Evidence is mounting that COVID-19 can cause long term organ and heart damage. Workers also are suffering psychological injury and impairment due to exposure.

Proving an injury or contracted disease “arose out of and in the course of employment” can sometimes be difficult, and generally, contracting a non-occupational disease from a co-worker or customer is not compensable.  However, there are certain types of workers who can assert such a claim:

Front line workers whose job requires them to be in frequent contact with people who are known to have COVID-19 and who contract the disease can definitely prove their disease is work related.

There are actually two 100-year old California Supreme Court cases finding workers’ comp benefits are payable in this situation, and these cases are still good law.  This was in the context of the 2018 world-wide pandemic called the “Spanish Flu.”

Also, generally speaking, an employee who incurs “Special Exposure,” “Increased Risk,” or a “Materially Greater Risk” of contracting COIVD-19 than the general public can probably show entitlement to Workers’ Comp benefits if they contract the disease.  There are several cases supporting this theory. 

While Alaska, Illinois and Michigan’s legislatures have passed bills establishing a presumption of industrial causation in favor of front-line workers caring for patients with COVID-19, the California legislature is considering such a bill, however it is not (yet) the law in California.  

There are also many other public benefit programs available to those whose ability to work is diminished because they or their family members have suffered a serious medical problem.

It is good advice to contact a Workers’ Compensation law firm for more detailed advice about potentially available benefits for people suffering from COVID-19, any work-related illness or injury, or to get information about the many other public benefits available for people with medical conditions that interfere with their ability to work, or whose family members have suffered serious injury or illness.    

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center in Grass Valley offers free telephonic consultations to those who want to learn about their rights to public or private benefits in the face of medical conditions or illnesses they or their family members are suffering from.  Contact them at (530) 362-7188 or visit www.goldcountrycomp.com

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Reasons To Hire A Work Accident Attorney

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Have you wondered whether you should hire a work accident attorney but are unsure? The time following a work-related injury can be an extremely stressful period for you and your family. 

Mounting medical bills, lost wages, and more can make a difficult situation impossible to bear. Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to make the period following a work-related injury easier.

Unfortunately, trying to pursue your workers’ comp claim alone can be a challenge. This is why it is always recommended that you seek professional assistance. 

A workers’ comp attorney is highly experienced and can ensure you secure the benefits you are entitled to. They do this through a variety of ways. 

Continue reading to learn why you should hire a work accident lawyer following an accident at work. If you would like to discuss your case with an experienced California workers’ comp attorney, please contact Gold Country Workers Comp Center.  They are based in Nevada County serving Grass Valley, Auburn and the greater Sacramento region.

What A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Provides

An experienced workers’ comp attorney can assist you with selecting the right doctor, negotiating with the insurance company, and represent you at hearings before a judge at the Workers Compensation Appeals Board. 

Typically, workers’ comp claims are settled before ever going to trial. In the event that your case goes to trial, an attorney that is familiar with workers comp court is essential. 

Representing yourself is never recommended because of the numerous intricacies involved with the proceedings that could leave you vulnerable. 

Fortunately, hiring an experienced work accident attorney costs you nothing unless your case is successful. A California workers’ comp attorney can also help you secure benefits you didn’t know you were entitled to. 

Most workers comp lawyers typically work for a 15% fee of your final benefits. The value of an attorney’s years of knowledge and experience often pays for itself and eliminates the confusion and stress of trying to handle your case yourself. If your claim is denied, a work injury attorney can still help.

A local work accident attorney will be familiar with your regional Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and their judges. The Appeals Board is the court where your workers’ comp claim will be heard. 

Hire An Experienced Work Accident Attorney

Following a work-related injury, you should hire an experienced work accident attorney to help you through every step of the process. You should never wait to get legal help following a work-related injury as the sooner you gain their help, the better. 

Gold Country Workers Comp Center has almost five decades of combined legal experience handling workers’ comp claims. We have helped countless people resolve their issues with a positive resolution. 

Please contact Gold Country today for a free initial consultation. Remember, EARLY INTERVENTION WORKS!

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Are you a Yuba City resident hoping to make a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim? Gold Country Workers Comp Center is a top workers compensation and disability advocacy firm serving California, including Yuba and many surrounding areas. Our team is committed to getting you the maximum compensation possible and is well versed in California specific SSDI laws when the disability is all or in part caused by a work related injury or disease. Don’t leave something as important as your disability claim up to chance and work with the best disability lawyers that Yuba City has to offer. 

What Can I Do To Give My SSDI or SSI Claim The Best Chance For Approval

The process of applying for SSDI benefits does have many rules and regulations. Though not a competition, it can seem like it due to the selective nature of the program. We are often asked about the best way to ensure that a claim is approved. There is no sure-fire answer, unfortunately. Nevertheless, there are some things you should absolutely do to give yourself the best possible chance. 

Keep in mind that SSI requires the same medical showing as SSDI to establish disability, but SSI has resource limits, menaing if you have too much financial support or money, that your benefits could be reduced or denied.

The first thing we recommend you do is keep seeing your treating doctors.  Typical office visit records note what your complaints are, what they find on examination, and what treatment is to be followed.  They rarely if ever mention what activity limitiations you suffer or what activities should be avoided, and those are the medically based evidence points needed to determine disabilikty.  You can ask the doctor to make note of them.  An attorney can then cite them as evidence of disability..

You should also be on the lookout for any contact from the SSA. The SSA is the Social Security Administration, and they will likely reach out, at least, a few times if you have a pending claim. Keep your contact info up to date and make sure to respond to any calls or emails in a timely manner. This shows that you are reliable and taking an active interest in your case. You should also make sure you are following all medical recommendations for your specific ailment/ailments and if not, why note, and keep complete and proper documentation. 

The biggest advantage you can give yourself is the help of a trained disability lawyer. They will make sure that your claim is complete and as favorable as possible. They will also be invaluable in the case that you are denied and in setting the case up for trial. You are absolutely within your right to appeal an SSDI or SSI denial on medical grounds. We will assess what likely went wrong and help you create a winning appeal.  

Gold Country Disability Lawyers

So why is working with Gold Country disability lawyers in Yuba City so beneficial? First of all, we offer free consultations which can be invaluable. Not only to help plan a successful claim but to see if you have a viable claim, to begin with. There are many strict and confusing regulations regarding SSDI or SSI eligibility.  We will be able to quickly evaluate if you are eligible and poised to make a successful appeal. 

Working with a disability lawyer is highly recommended in order to make your case as complete and winsome as possible. This will, of course, give you a better chance of approval and a maximum payout. However, it will also make the process much smoother for you overall. Rather than struggle to learn all the ins and outs of Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI law, you will have an experienced lawyer to sift through all of the jargon for you and explain each step. 

Gold Country Workers Comp Center has over 40 years of California disability law experience. We only require a fee if your claim is deemed successful and we will work tirelessly to get our clients the best outcome. Take a look at some of our wonderful testimonials and schedule a free claim evaluation to begin working with the top disability lawyers in Yuba City and beyond.

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What California Workers Comp Can Do?

California workers comp provides valuable peace of mind for workers or their dependents following an injury, illness, or death sustained on the job. You or your dependents may be entitled to workers compensation benefits if you have suffered an injury,  developed an illness at work or even die as a result of your work.  This includes possibly filing a claim for medical expenses, temporary disability support or long term organ damage are a result of contracting the Coronavirus.   

There are six basic workers comp benefits in the state of California. The six benefits are: 

  • Medical Care
  • Medical Mileage
  • Permanent Disability Benefits
  • Temporary Disability Benefits
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Death Benefits

The following article will highlight the steps you must take following a work-related injury or illness. Contact Gold Country Workers Comp Center today if you have any further questions or would like to learn more. 

California Workers Comp Steps

The first thing you will need to do following a work-related injury is to report it. The injury must be reported on paper to the manager or owner. After reporting it, immediately get medical attention if necessary.  

If the injury requires immediate medical attention at a nearby hospital or at Urgent Care, you should alert your employer ideally before but at least immediately after seeking medical attention. 

Once your employer has been notified, they will give you a claims form that must be filled out. You must fill out the claims form within thirty days of first receiving it. Failing to do so may cost you your benefits under the program.   If your employer does not provide you with a formal claim form to fill and return, be sure to get the form and serve it on your employer ASAP! Click on the link below to contact a local Workers’ Compensation attorney to get the form emailed to you.

Whatever you do it is essential that you do not hold the claim form for long. In the event that you are terminated before the claim form is submitted, your employer may avoid all liability for your injury or illness. 

Information About Temporary Disability Benefits

Typically, temporary disability pays for approximately 66% of wages earned prior to the injury or if your wages increase after the injury and don’t miss work until later, your wage at that time . $1,252 per week is the maximum receivable amount for recent injuries. Temporary disability payments typically begin following a doctor’s recommendation that you either miss some or all work  to allow you to seek treatment and heal. 

Unless you are hospitalized, the doctor must confirm that you cannot work for more than three consecutive  days.  Every two weeks you should receive a check. This will continue until the doctor determines your condition is stabilized and will not substantially change for up to 104 weeks or you start earning as much as you did preinjury.

If you return to work but make less per week than pre-injury, partial temporary disability is payable at 2/3 of your lost (lesser) wage. The maximum period the payments will be sent is 104 weeks. 

In some special cases involving serious burns, high velocity eye injuries, or some types of lung disease, the payments may continue for up to 240 weeks (5 years). 

Find Additional California Workers Comp Insurance

The process of obtaining your workers comp benefits can be extremely difficult to navigate. Despite being able to do it alone, it is highly recommended that you work with a professional California workers comp attorney. 

Please contact Gold Country Workers Comp Center by calling 560-362-7188 to get started on your California workers comp claim and to schedule a free case consultation. 

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