Have you been injured at work and considering whether or not to consult with disability attorneys in Lake Tahoe? The best disability attorneys are dedicated to ensuring that clients are fairly compensated following a disability diagnosis.
Social Security Disability lawyers understand the stress and uncertainty that you and your family will experience due to the difficulties living with a disability can present. Hiring an experienced disability attorney can alleviate some of the stress and ensure your claim is approved. This article focuses on Workers’ Compensation benefits, but mentions aspects of Social Security claims, too.
These disability legal specialists use their experience and extensive legal knowledge to protect your rights. A disability attorney helps clients navigate the complicated claims and/or appeal process for both Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability and SSI claims. Experienced disability lawyers will also fight to secure the full compensation you are entitled to.
The following article will highlight why you should contact a disability attorney to represent you. If you would like to discuss your particular claim with a California diability lawyer that has your best interests in mind, please contact Gold Country Workers Comp Center today.
Disability Attorneys Help File Your Claim
Social Security Disability is designed to help support those suffering from a physical or mental impairments (or a combination of them) that totally prevent realistic employment in any job whether the disability is caused by work or not. SSDI and SSI is an “all or nothing” system. The benefits for an injured worker, however, do not require proof that you are totally unable to work at any job in the marketplace. Injured workers receive benefits according to their particular medical circumstances and the degree of the long term impairment, the severity of the injury, and other factors.
Although it is meant to help people, the disability insurance claim process for both Social Security and Workers’ Compensation is full of challenges. Many people will attempt to file their disability claims on their own, which is never recommended without first consulting with a legal specialist.
Unfortunately, there are a large number of reasons why disability claims can be denied. Some reasons are as simple as missing or providing incomplete information. This is one area where Lake Tahoe disability attorneys can help.
An experienced disability lawyer can assist you through the process of filing your claim. They can gather all the necessary and relevant documentation to ensure the claim is filed properly. This can save you time, stress, and even inform you of available benefits you were unaware of.
Workers’ Compensation—Negotiate With Insurance Companies
Most employers will not handle workers’ compensation or disability claims “in-house.” Instead, they will pay into a workers’ comp and disability insurance fund provided by an insurance company who evaluates and administers the claim.
The insurance company is responsible for accepting or denying claims and paying out benefits. Obviously, the insurance company is a business like any other with their own bottom line to consider.
Insurance companies often use aggressive tactics backed by their teams of lawyers to pay out as little as possible. Disability attorneys in Lake Tahoe will develop supportive evidence and negotiate directly with the insurance company on your behalf.
Simply put, disability lawyers use their expertise to ensure your rights are protected and you receive the benefits you are entitled to.
Workers’ Compensation—Represent You In Court Proceedings
Mistakes happen all the time by the person reviewing applications for benefits and determining eligibility for the various benefits potentially available to injured workers. In some cases when a resolution cannot be reached, denied claims or any part of the claim can be appealed to a judge.
If your claim is appealed, to a judge, your attorney will represent you through the proceedings. They have an extensive understanding of how to navigate the appeals process as well as how the necessary court proceedings are conducted.
As your legal representative, your attorney will be able to properly file motions, present evidence, and file an appeal, maximizing your chances of a successful resolution. Remember, EARLY INTERVENTION WORKS!
To learn more about how we can assist you, please call 530-362-7188.
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