Workers’ Compensation Attorneys For Injured California Employees
Last updated on September 25, 2024
A workplace injury can disrupt your life and compromise your income. Fortunately, California’s employee-friendly workers’ compensation system can be a lifeline during a challenging time.
Based in Glendale, KAASS LAW is known for its commitment to ethical legal practices and extensive experience in workers’ compensation cases. Our multilingual attorneys speak English, Armenian, Spanish and Russian, helping ensure all Californians have adequate representation.
Types Of Benefits For Injured Workers
In California, workers’ compensation helps to support employees who suffer from job-related injuries or illnesses. A successful claim can yield the following benefits.
- Medical care: Coverage for all necessary medical treatment related to the injury.
- Temporary disability benefits: Payments to compensate for lost wages during recovery.
- Permanent disability benefits: Compensation for permanent loss of function or ability.
- Job displacement services: Benefits for job retraining if you cannot return to your previous position.
- Death benefits: Financial support for dependents if a work-related injury results in death.
Your workers’ compensation claim can substantially reduce the medical and financial hardships that frequently accompany severe occupational injuries.
Who Is Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Most employees are covered by workers’ compensation, including full-time, part-time and temporary workers. However, independent contractors and volunteers are generally ineligible. For domestic workers, coverage varies based on hours and nature of employment.
What Does The Claims Process Involve?
Filing your claim involves several steps and getting even one wrong could jeopardize your work injury benefits.
First, notify your employer as soon as possible and then seek medical attention. This step is critical for your well-being and provides crucial medical documentation for your claim. Remember to keep detailed records of all visits and treatments.
Next, complete and submit the workers’ compensation claim form to your employer. This is the stage where mistakes can happen – details go overlooked, information left out – but an attorney can provide critical guidance. They can help you gather evidence, complete the required paperwork and help to ensure your claim is error-free and on time.
Let Us Help To Secure Your Future
Our experienced multilingual lawyers are ready to assist. Call us at 310-933-5171 to schedule an appointment with our experienced attorneys. With offices in Glendale, Palmdale, Rancho Cordova and Costa Mesa, we help all Californians safeguard their workers’ compensation benefits.