We understand a work-related accident can be painful, confusing, and emotional. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, it is important to do what is necessary to protect yourself and speak with a qualified California workers’ compensation attorney immediately. Workers’ compensation benefits exist to help those injured in work-related injuries heal, recover, and elevate their quality of life. That said, the process can be complex and lengthy and mistake can result in claim denial, treatment denial, or even deeper confusion.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, you need a skilled California workers’ compensation attorney by your side – you need one of the experienced attorneys at Valdez Law Firm. We help injured workers throughout Southern California.
Call us at +1 (888) 800-8550 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Steps to Take After You Are Injured at Work
- It is essential that you let your boss know you got hurt. They need to be aware of your injury. More often than not they will report it and make an official documentation about your accident. This is the first crucial step to take, if you want a claim. You can tell anyone in charge that you were hurt. It doesn’t have to be a CEO. It can be your manager or supervisor. Don’t just turn to a coworker, however, and say you’re hurt. Make sure your employers know and officially document it. And get a copy of those records.
- Your report should then be filed correctly. After that you will learn more about how much workers’ compensation you will get. It could be a portion of your hourly wages or salary. A number will be set to cap what you can receive.
- A step you should not forget is getting yourself to a doctor to get your injuries looked at. Waiting to get medical treatment is a huge mistake for a couple of reasons. First, your health will suffer if you don’t get treatment for your injuries. No one wants to be in pain. Second, your workers’ compensation insurance company is going to likely be reluctant to help you get coverage for your injuries if you haven’t been treated by a doctor.
- This period of time after you have reported your injury would be the ideal time to get in touch with a California workers’ compensation attorney. They will ensure you have done your due diligence. They will make sure no stone is left unturned. It is your job to reach out to a lawyer.
Why You Need Workers’ Compensation
You are given the opportunity to get workers’ compensation when you need to be covered for an injury that happened within the execution of your job. It can cover your medical bills, the cost of rehab, and the wages you’ve lost taking time off from work to heal. You’re provided these benefits through your employers workers’ compensation because they want to get you back on your feet and back to work.
You can get workers’ compensation for a number of reasons. We often see construction workers get hurt on the job, but workers’ compensation claims also come up in office settings and retail stores. All kinds of folks experience injury at work. It’s not always heavy labor workers.
Compensation for Workplace Accidents in California
This includes all compensation for:
- Medical treatment including diagnostic testing, physical therapy, medications, surgery, counseling, and rehabilitation
- Temporary disability benefits while off work by a doctor
- Permanent disability benefits for any residual symptoms and/or limitations
- Retraining benefits
- State of California’s Return-to-Work Fund Supplement payment
- Lost support for financially dependent heirs
Because our law office, Valdez Law Firm, is dedicated to workers’ rights, our California workers’ compensation attorneys are also able to do everything possible to obtain compensation if a possible multi-employer/third-party claim issue arises.
How Can a California Workers’ Compensation Attorney Help?
Unfortunately, during a workers’ compensation case, your employer’s insurance company may not treat you fairly. You may encounter roadblocks such as a denied claim, requests for excessive amounts of proof, or delayed payments. Your employer may also make it more difficult than necessary for you to obtain fair compensation by failing to submit your claim on time or refusing to corroborate your story. In these situations, a dedicated California workers’ compensation attorney from Valdez Law Firm can help you protect your rights and demand justice.
Don’t wait any longer, schedule your consultation with the Attorney as soon as possible, answer all your questions and protect your future here, in America. New Client direct number is (424) 366-9109