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SSD in 2021 with Gold Country

Disability Advocates

SSD in 2021 with Gold Country

Gold Country Workers’ Comp is a law firm that is here to assist you in seeking SSD in 2021. While there are many limitations, deadlines, and regulations, you don’t have to go through this process alone. People may not always understand what it takes to qualify for Disability benefits, and it can often seem like a daunting task just trying to find the right places to get the correct information. But seeking SSD in 2021 does not have to be impossible. A law firm like Gold Country Workers’ Comp can be the support you need to get the benefits you deserve.

If you or anyone you know has suffered from a devastating injury, you can be assured that our firm will do what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. We recommend you contact us as soon as possible, as it is never worth it to wait on filing a claim. Retaining an attorney right from the start also gives you an advantage of getting the right advice on how to proceed. Whether it means making sure your application isn’t missing key details or helping you through overwhelming amounts of forms and questionnaires you might have to fill out.

If you find yourself unable to work, you may want to consider calling our firm so that we may consult with you on what we recommend. Every case is very different, and while not all people qualify for benefits, it doesn’t mean that you can only get said benefits by having a specific disability. People with both physical and mental disorders can qualify for SSD as long as they’ve worked long enough and have enough work credits. Some people may be hospitalized frequently for their illnesses, but whether or not this is the case for you, as long as your disorders keep you from working, then it’s likely you are eligible for some compensation. This is especially true if you have more than one condition that consistently affects each other.

If an Attorney also has the opportunity to familiarize themselves with your case from the beginning, it can mean a successful outcome when it results in going in front of an Administrative Law Judge, if it ever comes down to it.

At Gold Country Workers Comp, we will only collect our fees once the case is resolved. We work on a contingency basis which means that our fees are paid as a set percentage of your award. If you have any questions about SSD in 2021 or need help, please call (530) 362-7188 for a free consultation.

530-362-7188.

877-233-8399.

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SSI in 2021 with Gold Country

Workers’ Compensation Firm in Roseville

SSI in 2021 with Gold Country

If you’re looking for information on how to apply for SSI in 2021, you may want to look into seeking the advice and guidance of an Attorney. People may not always understand what it takes to qualify for Disability benefits, and it can often seem like a daunting task just trying to find the right places to get the correct information. With many terms, deadlines, and regulations, it’s easy to get lost in the process if you’re doing it on your own. But seeking SSI in 2021 does not have to be impossible. A law firm like Gold Country Workers’ Comp can be the support you need to get the benefits you deserve.

If you find yourself unable to work, you may want to consider calling our firm so that we may consult with you on what we recommend. Every case is very different, and while not all people qualify for benefits, it doesn’t mean that you can only get said benefits by having a specific disability. People with both physical and mental disorders can qualify for SSI as long as they don’t have any additional income over a certain amount. Some people may be hospitalized frequently for their illnesses, but whether or not this is the case for you, as long as your disorders keep you from working, then it’s likely you are eligible for some compensation. After all, not all disabilities are one size fits all.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a work-related injury, you can be assured that our firm will do their very best to fight for the compensation you deserve. We recommend you contact us as soon as possible, as it is never worth it to wait on filing a claim. Retaining an attorney right from the start also gives you the advantage of getting the right advice on how to proceed. Whether it means making sure your application isn’t missing key details or helping you through overwhelming amounts of forms and questionnaires you might have to fill out.

If an Attorney also has the opportunity to familiarize themselves with your SSI in 2021 case from the beginning, it can mean a successful outcome when it comes down to going in front of an Administrative Law Judge, if that ever becomes necessary.

At Gold Country Workers Comp, we will only collect our fees once the case is resolved. We work on a contingency basis which means that our fees are paid as a set percentage of your award. If you have any questions about SSI in 2021 or need help, please call (530) 362-7188 for a free consultation.

530-362-7188.

877-233-8399.

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SSD in Sacramento with GCWC

Worker's Comp Lawyer

Social Security Disability in Sacramento with Gold Country Workers Comp Center

The process of obtaining SSD in Sacramento can vary from person to person. SSD, or Social Security Disability benefits, can help you if you are out of work and unable to work. Social Security does not depend on where you contracted the medical condition that prevents you from working.  To briefly digress:  We now know that COVID-19 can produce long lasting and serious organ and/or lung damage that may render you unable to work.  (And the law provides various aids in proving you contracted coronavirus at work, meaning you could ALSO have a workers’ compensation claim!)

The first step to take is to contact an Attorney in order to determine if you are eligible. A knowledgeable disability law firm can advise you and ask the right questions in order to know which program(s) you can qualify for (as there can be more than one). Everyone handles their conditions differently, and although you might be diagnosed with a very serious illness, unfortunately that is not the only determining factor to meet Social Security’s or workers’ compensation criteria.

Being injured on the job can mean that would qualify for workers’ compensation, which means that even if the injuries are temporary, you would get some kind of compensation if someone was responsible for your health and safety. If those same injuries were to cause more serious issues and cause you to have to leave work for the foreseeable future, then you might still qualify for SSD in Sacramento in addition to those Workers Compensation benefits.

Some children could be disabled, whether due to birth defects, mental disorders, or physical conditions, and Social Security might understand that this could have lifelong effects in their ability to do work or schooling. Due to the growing cost of caring for a disabled child, receiving SSI benefits on behalf of your injured child could assist families greatly. Even if a person was not born with a chronic debilitating illness, one could develop a disability due to a traumatic event, psychological trauma or even an accident. For example, you could develop disorders such as PTSD and Depression, or suffer back problems or chronic pain if you were involved in a work, vehicle, or slip and fall accident. In fact, if you were involved in such an accident, it is wise to consult a lawyer about your eligibility even if you’re not entirely sure. Sometimes you can even file for SSD in Sacramento while you’re waiting to receive benefits such as Workers’ Comp, so there’s often no real reason to delay applying for benefits.

The Social Security Administration has several departments that aid in processing filed applications as well as work on determining who meets their criteria and who they deem is disabled enough to be out of work for a consecutive twelve months and therefore would need to receive monthly benefits, which could be not only monetary but health insurance as well.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center is prepared and determined to fight for your rights and get you benefits you deserve. We can give you a free consultation and begin assisting you right away, so please call us at 530-362-7188.

530-362-7188.
877-233-8399.
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Supplemental Security Income

Disability law

If you are considering applying for Supplemental Security Income or filing a Social Security Disability claim through the Social Security Administration, here’s a few things you need to be aware of. Most US citizens qualify for a disability program if they meet certain requirements. For one thing, Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), you must earn enough work credits to qualify and be expected to be out of work for twelve months or more  because of a medical condition that prevents you from working any job. Now, for SSA to determine if your conditions are considered a disability, there are a variety of different forms and documentation you need to provide. This is the case for both DIB and for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The only difference between the two, is that for a disabled claimant to qualify for SSI, you have to be under a certain income level or that you have not worked enough quarters to qualify for the better DIB program.

For some people, this could be the only program they qualify for. For example, even before someone becomes disabled, they could have stopped working for various reasons. But SSA doesn’t just count wages as a valid kind of income. Monetary assistance, other than government provided such as food stamps, inheritance, spouse’s income, and more could render a claimant ineligible. This is why it’s also wise to be wary of leaving work while not disabled, since down the line you never know if you too will become disabled and need to apply for SSI or for DIB.  Leaving work upon medical advice of a doctor is a very helpful piece of evidence in support of a disability claim.

Once you provide the necessary documents to Social Security, which could include medical records, list of medications, present or prior marriage information, amongst other things, they may ask you for additional medical evaluations paid for by them so they can get a second opinion.  The SSA might also send you various forms and questionnaires to fill out which could give them very valuable perspective on how your conditions affect you day-to-day.

A perspective:  the paperwork is not a job application—For example, don’t describe yourself as the “manager” of a business or a department if you are just the senior person in the business or department.  “Managers” have various skills that could make you employable in other contexts, meaning you are not disabled.

The process of applying for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability (DIB) can be long and arduous, and it may even be escalated to the hearing level. While you might think that you should call an Attorney as a last resort (after you’ve been denied several times, for example), it’s almost always wise to have them be involved and familiarized with your claim from the very beginning. It could bring validity to the case as well as ensure you will get the medical evidence you need and everything else done correctly and on time.

There’s no up-front cost to you and fees are a fixed percentage only contingent on a successful outcome of the case, so you shouldn’t delay calling an Attorney to get assistance on how to move forward with a case. Call the lawyers at Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center for a free consultation at 530-362-7188.

530-362-7188.
877-233-8399.
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What if You’re Unable to do the Same Job After an Injury?

California Workers Compensation Lawyer

If you’ve been injured on the job, the nature of your injury may be such that you’re unable to do the same job after your recovery and/or rehabilitation is completed. This can be especially true when an accident in the workplace results in serious injury such as crushed limbs or multiple broken bones that require surgery and that may have had an impact on the surrounding muscles, organs, and nerves. Injuries such as this can permanently affect your overall health.

The rule of thumb for workplace injuries is that, the more severe the injury, the increased likelihood that the injury will not only affect your present earning potential, but any future earnings from this type of employment. If this is the case, you may be entitled to permanent disability benefits.

However, the workers’ comp carrier involved in your case will be looking out for their best interests and not yours. Therefore, it’s essential that you have an experienced workers’ comp attorney in your corner at the very beginning of the claims process to ensure that your best interests are being well-represented and that you are being afforded every right that is yours under California’s workers’ compensation laws. At Gold Country Workers Comp Center our focus is on workers’ comp and disability claims. Attorney Kim LaValley and staff have many years of experience when it comes to successfully litigating these types of cases.

Here at Gold Country Workers’ Comp, we can help you feel secure in the knowledge that the right decisions are being made to maximize your benefit package in a time when we know you really need the support. Following is a discussion of some of the critical issues that typically arise after an industrial injury.

You have legal rights and important decisions to make

If you’re unable to return to the same job after your workplace injury, you have legal rights in California. Under Section 4658 of the California Labor Code, you may be entitled to permanent disability payments if you do not recover completely and if your injury has resulted in measurable permanent physical or mental impairments. As per the code, the amount and duration of your benefits are determined by the extent of your disability as evaluated by a “Qualified Medical Evaluator” or “QME.” The QME will also detail your work restrictions to allow your employer to determine if they can re-employ you.

For this and many other purposes, an attorney can help insure you’re evaluated by the right doctor in the right area of specialization. Very rarely and, for very technical reasons, would I ever advise a client to use an orthopedist as a QME. It is VERY important for you to choose the right area of medical specialization. Do NOT allow the insurance carrier to choose the doctor. They know the reputations and biases of the various doctors whereas you do not. Many QMEs are very conservative in their perspective of whether an injury occurred as well as the levels of impairment that it caused.

If you do not respond quickly to an offer to see a QME, you will be at a significant disadvantage by allowing your employer or their insurance adjuster to choose the area of medical specialization and/or doctor in your case.

The QME details your medical restrictions for purposes of the “interactive process” noted just below and to allow your employer to determine if you can return to work for them again.

If your employer has five or more employees, he or she must proceed with a legally required “Interactive Process.” This is a formal discussion with you about your work restrictions and, if there is an available job within those restrictions that you are qualified to do, your employer must offer it to you as an alternate job or modified job.

Regardless of how many employees your employer has, for injuries after 2012, once your condition stabilizes, and becomes “permanent and stationary” or reaches maximal medical improvement, your employer must offer you a job paying 85% or more of your pre-injury earnings, guaranteed for a year, and close to your former work site. If your employer doesn’t make that offer for any reason, including, of course, your medical restrictions, you are entitled to payment for retraining under Section 4658.7 of the California Labor Code. This includes payment for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses for retraining. In addition, licensing and professional certification fees, exam, and exam prep fees are also included where applicable, BUT only up to $6000. (The rules are different for pre-2013 injuries.)

If your employer takes any action against you, including declining to rehire you for the sole reason that you have filed a claim, they are guilty of discrimination under the Labor Code.

While you have legal protection under the California Workers’ Compensation Laws, workers’ comp and disability claims have strict requirements about how and when to file as well as a variety of different deadlines that must be met. In addition, it can be confusing when it comes to the different types of disability that you may be entitled to — workers’ comp benefits, temporary vs permanent disability benefits, EDD State Disability benefits and Social Security disability benefits. Your best option to successfully navigate the claims process is to retain the services of the skilled attorneys at Gold Country Workers Comp Center.

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Serious injuries in the workplace often result in an employee being unable to return to the same job that he or she did before the accident. While recovering from your injury should be your top priority, the thought of not being able to return to your current job and what that will mean for your future can be distressing.

Contact workers’ comp attorney Kim LaValley at Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center to schedule your free consultation. Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff will work diligently to ensure that you receive all the compensation and benefits to which you are entitled.

What if You’re Unable to do the Same Job After an Injury?

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