Worker’s Compensation Claim
Worker’s Compensation
An employee who sustained injuries on the workplace is entitled to payment for medicals costs and for the time he/she is out of work.
The worker’s compensation system is a no-fault system, which means that employees are entitled to benefits regardless of who is at fault.
It is a concession between employees and employers. Employees receive prompt and effective medical treatment for on-the-job injuries reciprocally; they are not permitted to sue their employers based on such injuries.
In California, worker’s compensation system is heavily regulated. Benefits are paid by the employer’s insurance policy.
Any dispute between the insurance company and the employee are litigated by the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Workers compensation insurance provides six fundamental benefits:
• death benefits
• medical care
• supplemental job displacement benefits
• temporary disability benefits
• permanent disability benefits
• vocational rehabilitation
Employers are required to have a worker’s compensation insurance regardless of number of employees. In California, employers who fail to get their employees covered can be criminally charged.
No other than the Section 3700.5 of the California Labor Code makes it punishable by “either a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or both.”
Moreover, illegally uninsured employers are penalized up to $100,000.
Worker’s Compensation Disputes
Due to opposing interests, Worker’s Compensation claims become contentious especially if it involves large sums of money.
Naturally, an injured employee wants the doctors bills be reimbursed or wages be paid while healing. If permanent disability results, the employee can also claim for costs of rehabilitation, continuous treatment, or retraining for another job.
On the other hand, the employer or insurance company has its legal team to resist any claims against them.
An employee who wants to file a claim would be intimidated by their immense power and overwhelmed by the application of different laws and legal procedures.
However, with the assistance of a lawyer, you can surely navigate the intricacies of the worker’s compensation system.
Our Los Angeles lawyers are aggressive and persistent in pursuing your claims. We can be your partner in claim seeking your benefits.
Our more than a decade of legal practice make us suitable for the job. We provide unrelenting legal representation.
Contact us now by calling our toll free number or filling out our free case evaluation form and receive a friendly and prompt response.
Worker’s Compensation
An employee who sustained injuries on the workplace is entitled to payment for medicals costs and for the time he/she is out of work.
The worker’s compensation system is a no-fault system, which means that employees are entitled to benefits regardless of who is at fault.
It is a concession between employees and employers. Employees receive prompt and effective medical treatment for on-the-job injuries reciprocally; they are not permitted to sue their employers based on such injuries.
In California, worker’s compensation system is heavily regulated. Benefits are paid by the employer’s insurance policy.
Any dispute between the insurance company and the employee are litigated by the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Workers compensation insurance provides six fundamental benefits:
• death benefits
• medical care
• supplemental job displacement benefits
• temporary disability benefits
• permanent disability benefits
• vocational rehabilitation
Employers are required to have a worker’s compensation insurance regardless of number of employees. In California, employers who fail to get their employees covered can be criminally charged.
No other than the Section 3700.5 of the California Labor Code makes it punishable by “either a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or both.”
Moreover, illegally uninsured employers are penalized up to $100,000.
Worker’s Compensation Disputes
Due to opposing interests, Worker’s Compensation claims become contentious especially if it involves large sums of money.
Naturally, an injured employee wants the doctors bills be reimbursed or wages be paid while healing. If permanent disability results, the employee can also claim for costs of rehabilitation, continuous treatment, or retraining for another job.
On the other hand, the employer or insurance company has its legal team to resist any claims against them.
An employee who wants to file a claim would be intimidated by their immense power and overwhelmed by the application of different laws and legal procedures.
However, with the assistance of a lawyer, you can surely navigate the intricacies of the worker’s compensation system.
Our Los Angeles lawyers are aggressive and persistent in pursuing your claims. We can be your partner in claim seeking your benefits.
Our more than a decade of legal practice make us suitable for the job. We provide unrelenting legal representation.
Contact us now by calling our toll free number or filling out our free case evaluation form and receive a friendly and prompt response.