Q. What should I do if I received an injury at work?
A. In case you were injured or developed a certain condition as result of a workplace related accident, your best option would be to seek an attorney and ask him what you should do next. Encino Workers Compensation Lawyers will advise you to file for a state-issued program called workers compensation.
Q. What is workers compensation program?
A. It is a financial program developed to help injured individuals receive financial compensation for their injuries and lost income. In some cases, the injured individual may also receive compensation for the lost wages due to inability to work. The best way to find out more about workers compensation and learn all about it is to speak to a knowledgeable attorney from the California Workers Compensation Injury Lawyers . Our attorneys will be glad to help you understand how the program works, as well as offer you their services, guidance and legal counseling.
Q. How do I apply for Workers Compensation?
A. To start with, as soon as you receive the injury, you should seek medical attention. It is imperative that you focus on treating your wounds, and only after you are feeling better worry about everything else. Once you decide to start the process of securing your financial benefits and want to file for workers compensation claim, speak to an attorney first. Take his advice, and speak to your superiors to report your injury. Make sure you do it within the given time limit, as you only have a certain amount of time to act before you lose your chance to receive financial compensation. After you have reported the injury to your superiors, they will file for your workers compensation claim and notify you of the results.
Q. Does everyone receive workers compensation?
A. Not everyone who files for workers compensation claim receives it. There are thousands of cases where the claim was either denied or delayed, and the reasons behind it are many. Sometimes, it is just the insurance company trying to protect the interests of its shareholders, delaying your claim to try and exhaust you, make you quit on your financial benefits. In other cases, you may have not delivered a signed recorded statement, or don’t have enough evidence to prove that your injury resulted from a work related accident.
Q. Will it help if I hire an attorney?
A. With the help from an attorney, your chances of securing these financial benefits increase drastically. Feel free to give us a call if you received an injury at work, and our attorneys will start working on your case straight away.
Having an attorney supporting your case is essential in cases where your work comp claim was denied or delayed for whatever reason. The only way to have it back on track, and to still have the chance of receiving financial benefits is if you have a skilled attorney supporting your case and advocating you. In addition, with the help of an attorney you are guaranteed to receive the highest settlement possible as they will not settle for less than you deserve.
Q. What does Work Comp Cover?
A.You will receive financial compensation for your pain, stress and suffering, as well as a one-time financial compensation for your lost wages (usually 2/3 of the total wages lost). You will be given a stable source of income to replace your lost one. In addition, you may receive additional benefits depending on the type of your injury and its severity. Your medical care will be fully paid for, so you don’t have to worry about your medical insurance and its coverage.
If you have any other questions, or want to learn more about workers compensation, our attorney are at your disposal. Give us a call anytime, and we will gladly help you secure your financial benefits.