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Penn Valley Workers Comp Lawyer

Sue for Damages as a result of your injury

Penn Valley Workers Comp Lawyer

Before filing for a Workers’ Compensation claim with a Penn Valley Workers Comp Lawyer, there are some things you need to know about what makes a claim. A good Penn Valley Workers Comp Lawyer knows that, if warranted, a lot of claims are payable under surprising circumstances, such as suffering an injury while in your own car (parked or driving), waiting outside your place of employment or worksite, on a work-related trip, working as an “independent contractor” according to your supervisor or a homeowner directing your activities, working while being an undocumented worker, or working without a permit.

These surprising circumstances may all potentially be proven to be an employee “work related” activity which means if you are injured, you or your dependents can be entitled to some kind of compensation.

A Penn Valley Workers Comp Lawyer understands that the rules and laws of compensation are complex and are not subject to the same rules and procedures that apply in regular civil court.

Many work-related injury cases involve establishing liability against third parties responsible for, or who contributed to an accident, providing an important extra source of recovery for the injured worker. And there are often other types of claims that can be brought when there is a work-related injury.

Additionally, the law and regulations are always changing. Starting in 2013, the claims process changed significantly, and certain previously important benefits became very difficult to get.  This was after the State adopted a new approach to evaluating Permanent Disability (PD) levels in 2005 that generally both created much confusion in the evaluation system and significantly reduced the number of benefits payable to the injured. Starting with a few recent WCAB opinions (February, 2009) the WCAB is reconsidering their evaluation approach, and while still subject to ongoing litigation, this review may provide ways to significantly increase PD benefits.

Often, the insurance company’s attorneys will want to take your sworn deposition before a court reporter to provide your statement to investigators, the employer, or to health care providers. The assistance of a Penn Valley Workers Comp Lawyer at this stage is crucial. You should never submit to questioning without an attorney’s assistance. The impact on your claim can be quite large.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center is a Penn Valley Workers Comp Lawyer that can provide you with the money and benefits you deserve. Fees are a fixed percentage and contingent on a successful resolution of your case, so getting an attorney early in the process can not only save you time but money as well. So call (530) 362-7188 today for a consultation.

Or toll-free at 877-233-8399.

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Sacramento Social Security Law

Social Security Benefits Attorney

Sacramento Social Security Law – GCWC

Sacramento Social Security Law doesn’t have to be a headache if you have a good attorney by your side. For some people, a catastrophic injury or a work-related accident can leave someone disabled, whether that is a mental impairment or a physical one or a combination of the two. This results in having to drastically reduce the amount of time they dedicate to work, or even have to leave work altogether. We all primarily live off of wages to survive, which is why it’s crucial for you to have an understanding of Sacramento Social Security Law and how it can help you when you’re in this situation.

It won’t cost you more to hire an attorney as soon as possible, since all fees are a fixed percentage and are dependent on your firm winning the case. Having an attorney from the very beginning can mean a more efficient procedure right from the start. If you’re disabled, there are many things you already have to keep track of and worry about, but Social Security still has very specific rules and deadlines when it comes to submitting evidence and filing applications and appeals.

In fact, hiring a law firm to assist you with this could mean clearing up any doubts or questions you had about the process or guiding you through your options. Many people don’t know this, but Social Security offers two basic disability programs to which general members of the public can apply: SSI and SSDI. Both will provide monthly payments and medical benefits as long as the claimant who filed is eligible for either (or sometimes both). SSDI pays much better and provides more comprehensive medical benefits, but not everyone qualifies for it depending on their work history. If in doubt about which to apply for, apply for both. You can apply for SSDI online but you must submit a written application to get SSI benefits to your local SSA district office. An attorney already knows the best ways to contact the local offices, so even when applying in the early stages of the procedures, there is still great benefit to hiring someone with experience.

If you require assistance with Sacramento Social Security Law or were injured on the job, Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center will help fight for the compensation you deserve. We offer almost 50 years of legal experience, most of which is in Workers’ Compensation and Disability/Social Security. We have helped many people just like you resolve their issues with a positive outcome. There is no charge for the initial consultation. Call us at 530-362-7188.

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877-233-8399.
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California SSI with GCWC

Worker's Comp Lawyer

 

When is it a good time to file for a California SSI claim? The answer to this question varies a lot from individual claimant to claimant, but there are still many guidelines one has to follow to qualify for California SSI benefits.

Disabilities, chronic illnesses, and conditions can affect everyone in different ways. For one, someone could have suffered from an illness from a very young age while others develop one over time or a traumatic injury triggered the development of one. Regardless, you must establish the severity of your condition and speak to a medical professional about your ability to work. They may professionally advise you to stop working, go on bed rest, have someone assist you in your home, etc. At this point, it might be a good idea to explore your options regarding supplemental income and health benefits.

The best time to file for Social Security Disability benefits is as soon as you are out of work due to your ailments. Even if you end up not qualifying or even if your claim ends up denied, many people think they have to wait over a certain time to file. If you file as soon as you are out of work, you can assist in gathering evidence over time while the claim is pending and cooperate with what Social Security asks of you. This could mean filling out questionnaires, going to evaluations, or simply answering questions over the phone.

Usually it’s in your best interest to have an attorney act as a middleman in this situation since they can provide a better buffer between you and the Social Security representatives. For example, before you answer their questions with vague or simple answers, a lawyer can better prepare and advise you on how best to answer the questions. That’s not to say that a lawyer will give you a specific answer that is sure to grant you California SSI benefits. As we’ve noted above, every case is different, but an attorney knows what Social Security is looking for. They can advise you to give them a certain amount of information in one aspect of your condition, or maybe recommend you refrain from giving too much information in another aspect. Every California SSI is extremely different, but the guidelines to qualify still remain the same.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center is a professional and successful law firm equipped to handle disability and workers’ comp claims. Our goal is to get you the long-term benefits you rightfully deserve. Call us for a free consultation at (530) 362-7188.

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California Disability Case

California Disability Case

California Disability Case with GCWC

Filing a California Disability Case can vary greatly from the claimant to claimant. The complexities of the individual case can make the outcome very different depending on what disabilities the person has, what their income status is, and what their prior work history was. You don’t have to wrap your head around trying to figure out the ins and outs of a California Disability Case from the beginning, though. You can hire an attorney to help you through the process no matter how complex you think the case might be.

For instance, depending on the intensity level of the job you worked prior to filing for disability, the way the outcome is determined may vary from case to case. Some people do light or sedentary work, like working on a computer or clerical duties. Others may have work experience dealing in labor or construction, making it medium or heavy work. This is then compared to the kinds of ailments you suffer from and how likely you are able to go back to what you’re experienced in doing. A laborer who suffered a severe back injury may not likely be able to do their previous work and may not end up only being able to do light or sedentary work. And depending on their age, the likelihood that they can be trained to do a job outside of what they have been used to doing for more than a decade is very low. Thus more than likely granting them disability benefits if the right kind of evidence is provided throughout the claim.

Social Security will try to make a determination within a few months of a claimant applying for benefits. A representative will want many documents filled out and will follow up with doctors, hospitals, and clinics the claimant has gone to for treatment of their conditions. If you are applying for a California Disability Case, it can be very stressful to do this on your own. Handling a busy schedule of attending doctors’ visits, organizing your medications, and overall looking after yourself is more than enough to deal with. Let a professional Attorney handle your disability claim so that you may not have to.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp is a law firm dedicated to not only assist people who were injured on the job but will also assist with peoples’ California Disability Case and get their clients the compensation they deserve. If you or someone you know is disabled and needs help with a claim, call (530) 362-7188 for a free consultation.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center is a professional and successful law firm equipped to handle disability and workers’ comp claims. Our goal is to get you the long-term benefits you rightfully deserve. Call us for a free consultation at (530) 362-7188.

Or toll-free at 877-233-8399.

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Disability Law by Gold Country

Disability law

Disability Law by Gold Country

Disability law can be a very confusing, exhausting, and very time-consuming process that you don’t have to handle on your own. An Attorney can fight by your side while you figure out this tiring process and get the compensation you deserve. In fact, many people who might qualify for some kind of disability benefits don’t know they should apply until it’s often too late. And while disability law may be complicated, ringing up the best lawyer for the job is something quick and easy you can do to get the process started.

If you call a law firm like Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center, you are sure to have a team of excellent attorneys working diligently towards getting you the benefits you deserve. If your impairments happened due to a work-related incident, you can be assisted in filing and pursuing a Workers’ Comp claim. It isn’t only up to the employer’s insurance coverage whether or not you will receive compensation and how much that is, there might be cases where you can receive penalties for unreasonably delayed benefits, failure to adequately investigate a claim or be awarded additional compensation for discrimination for having filed a claim or for willfully causing a serious injury.  There are basically two ways to view this issue: If your injury was due to someone else’s negligence, you probably can to sue in civil court, a slow and tedious forum for recovering damages, and perhaps larger awards to compensate you for your injuries, but you cannot sue your employer or co-employee for civil damages.  Workers’ Compensation on the other hand provides a relatively speedy and informal way of getting medical care and some compensation for your lost wages and long term impact of your injury.

And if these medical impairments continue to worsen, especially if you’ve had to leave work altogether and have no idea when you’ll be going back, it might be time to file a  State Disability claim and/or a Social Security Disability claim. You might even be able to pursue both the Workers’ Comp claim and State Disability and SSD claims at once, but no case is exactly the same as any other. Having an experienced attorney there to guide you through either or both of these kinds of claims is the kind of guidance you need in order to know where your time is better spent. Sometimes it’s worth pursuing what you can as soon as possible, and other times something could be deterring you from getting something else.

Disability law is tricky, and depending on which institution you’re dealing with, many people will try giving you either false information or making you drown in the paperwork that will leave you feeling exhausted and defeated. Having a disability law firm on your side also means that your claims gain that much more validity and credit, since the institutions you’re going against will understand that an attorney won’t spend their time and money on a case they can’t win. Call Gold Country for a free consultation at 530-362-7188

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