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Richmond, CA Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
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You need someone to depend on when you’ve been injured at work, especially if your injury completely interrupts your ability to earn an income. In Richmond, California, workers from all industries know that they can count on Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers through and through. Our workers’ compensation lawyers focus entirely on representing and guiding injured workers throughout the workers’ compensation process, which is often much more complicated than people expect. If you need workers’ compensation benefits but don’t know where to begin, or if you just can’t imagine trying to handle the process while you are also trying to rest and recover, come talk to us today.
Talk to a Richmond workers’ comp attorney now. Just dial (888) 740-6434 and ask for a free case review.
Are You Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
In California, laws and rules overseen and administered by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) require the majority of workers in the state to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance that is purchased by their employers. Full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers who are employed by an employer with at least one employee should be covered by workers’ compensation. Exceptions do exist, though, such as independent contractors and certain agricultural workers, who are usually not covered by workers’ comp due to specifics in the state’s laws. Overall, if you are employed in California, you are very likely covered or meant to be covered by workers’ compensation.
Furthermore, California uses a no-fault workers’ compensation system that allows you to file for and receive workers’ compensation benefits regardless of the cause of your work-related injury or accident. Rather than the cause of injury, workers’ comp claims focus on whether it is related to your occupation. Also, the no-fault workers’ comp system usually bars you from filing a civil injury claim against an employer if the employer’s negligence caused your injury.
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Workers’ Compensation Claims Process
The usual process for pursuing workers’ compensation benefits after a work-related injury includes:
- You notify your employer as soon as possible after suffering a work-related injury but no later than 30 days.
- Your employer must provide you with a DWC-1 claim form within one working day of receiving notification of your injury, even if you did not directly notify them.
- You should fill out the DWC-1 claim form as thoroughly as you can and return it to your employer as quickly as possible; if you have any questions about how to fill out this form, you should talk to a Richmond workers’ compensation attorney from Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers.
- Your employer must file your completed DWC-1 claim form within the same day upon receipt or make a reasonable effort to file it as soon as possible.
- Your employer’s insurance provider must make a good faith attempt to investigate your claim and determine its validity without any unreasonable delays.
What to Do After a Workplace Injury
If you suffer a work-related injury, you should always try to follow these steps:
- Report the injury immediately to your employer or supervisor, even if you think the injury is minor.
- Seek immediate medical care for your injury; you may be required to go to a specific employer-approved, in-network medical clinic if your injury is not severe.
- Call (888) 740-6434 to talk to our legal team about how to file a workers’ compensation claim.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Richmond, CA
Depending on the workers’ compensation insurance policy carried by your employer, the benefits available to you if you get hurt at work may vary. However, most policies are required to include certain benefits designed to help workers recover from work-related accidents without putting undue pressure on their own finances.
The most common workers’ comp benefits available in California are:
- Medical benefits: Your workers’ compensation coverage should pay for all medical treatments you need that are related to your work injury, including future medical care, rehabilitative therapy, and even co-pays. There is no limit to the amount of medical care coverage you can receive as long as your injury qualifies. However, certain treatments might be excluded from certain policies, which can cause some complications for you.
- Disability benefits: Sometimes called wage replacement benefits, workers’ comp in California usually includes disability benefits that provide income to a worker who cannot return to work yet due to their work-related injury. Temporary disability benefits are usually equal to two-thirds of the injured worker’s average weekly income and can last for weeks, months, or a few years, depending on whether the worker can perform some type of work in the meantime. Permanent disability benefits can last years or indefinitely and provide monthly income based on the type and severity of the disability.
- Death benefits: When a worker passes away due to a work-related injury or illness, people who depended on them for financial support may be eligible to receive death benefits through workers’ comp coverage. Death benefits usually help pay for funeral and burial costs, as well as temporary wage replacement equal to a portion of the deceased worker’s typical wages.
- Job displacement benefits: If you cannot return to your usual role or one that pays more within 60 days of the end of your temporary disability benefits, you may be eligible to get job displacement or vocational retraining benefits. Such benefits are designed to help you gain new or furthered education or training to start a new career that accommodates your disability by providing a voucher that covers some, most, or all costs related to necessary training or education courses.
What Injuries Are Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
California has broad worker protection laws that exceed those of most other states. As a result, there are very few injuries or illnesses that are excluded from workers’ compensation benefits. Again, what is more important than the type of injury is whether the injury occurred due to a work-related task or expectation.
Common types of workplace injuries that are brought up in workers’ comp claims include:
- Head injuries
- Joint injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries (RSI)
- Cancer
- Mental health conditions
- Occupational illnesses
Find a Legal Ally – Call Our Attorneys Now
Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers is proud to be there for injured workers throughout Richmond, California. If you were hurt at work, we want to help you explore your workers’ compensation options.
We stand up for injured workers from all industries, such as:
- Medical
- Retail
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Foodservice
- Office work
- Law enforcement
- Firefighting
- Hospitality
- Transportation and delivery
Let us handle all parts of your case, such as filing a claim, responding to insurance inquiries, and even preparing to go to court if your claim is wrongfully denied. No matter what happens, we’ll be prepared to fight for your fair recovery after a work-related injury in Richmond.
Call our workers’ comp attorneys now by dialing (888) 740-6434.
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Bilal is very professional, caring and committed to his clients!
“My lawyer Bilal took the time out on a late Friday afternoon to meet with me and answer some questions that I had. Who stays late and meets with you on a Friday afternoon? Very few do, Bilal does. It speaks to his professionalism, caring, and commitment to his clients. Which creates a culture value at PWC. This is only one example of my experience with them, there are many more just like this.”
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The attorneys and employees at PWC are angels!
“Thank goodness for my team of lawyers and assistants that always take the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and act on my behalf when my company does nothing!! Someone else said it, and I second that the people at PWC are angels!! At least I feel that someone is on MY side now!”
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I was lucky enough to obtain the services of Pacific Workers' Compensation Law Center!
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Jason exuded complete confidence in my case & really understood what I went through!
“My attorney Jason Insdorf exuded complete confidence in my case and made me feel like he really understood what I've been through (didn't hurt to read about his extensive credentials and expertise specific to my case). Karla Ortega made me feel at ease, listening intently when I explained details dating back 12+ years. Also, I was very impressed by the compassion, communication, and overall professionalism.”
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After Pacific Worker's Compensation started handling my case, I started getting the respect of an injured worker and not just a number.
“My caseworker is amazing. She is quick to respond to my messages and concerns. Before contacting Pacific Worker's Compensation, I was getting the run around with my doctors and worker's compensation insurance for my employer. After Pacific Worker's Compensation started handling my case, I started getting the respect of an injured worker and not just a number.”
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Bilal is always kind, professional, compassionate and explains everything thoroughly!
“Bilal Kassem is the nicest attorney a person dealing with a workers compensation mess can ask for. Always kind, professional, compassionate, and explains everything clearly.”
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They were a headache & stress rellief!
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