Situations that Require a Los Angeles Workers Compensation Attorney
Workers compensation is a trade-off between employers and employees. With workers comp, employees are entitled to receive prompt, adequate medical treatment for injuries and illnesses that occur on the job, regardless of who is at fault. In return, workers are prevented from suing their employers for damages and losses stemming from job-related accidents and illnesses.
The Division of Workers Compensation (DWC), within the California Department of Industrial Relations, has an elaborate, complex system set up to handle all aspects of workers compensation claims, reviews, and benefits. In most cases, workers compensation cases move through the system without a hitch. Workers see the doctors in the medical provider network (MPN) set up by insurance companies covering their employers and receive the treatment and benefits they deserve.
Why you need a Los Angeles workers comp attorney on your side
But sometimes, things do not go smoothly. When disagreements and disputes arise, it is extremely advantageous to enlist the help of qualified, experienced Los Angeles workers comp attorneys who are familiar with all the forms, rules, and reviews associated with California workers compensation.
Insurance carriers could deny your claim because they:
- Believe your injury was not work-related
- Do not consider your injury to be as serious as you claim
- Say you violated the company safety policy
- Do not agree with the medical treatment or care you feel you need
- Claim you were drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs at the time of the accident
If you were hurt on the job or have contracted a debilitating illness, you may not be in the best position to navigate the workers compensation system by yourself or to understand and fight for your rights under the law.
A Los Angeles workers comp attorney can move quickly to ensure that you receive prompt, adequate medical care and that all forms are filed by specified deadlines so you do not put critical benefits payments at risk. If an adequate settlement cannot be reached, your attorney can represent you at workers compensation reviews and tribunals, as well as sue negligent third parties that contributed to your injuries.
We’ll Fight For You!
If you or a loved one was hurt on the job, we’ll fight for you. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. For workers compensation matters, we have a partnership with The Law Firm of Perona, Langer, Beck & Serbin, which is exceptionally qualified and experienced in successfully handling all types of workers comp cases.
If you have a workers compensation case in California, we have offices across the state to serve you. Please contact us today at 800-333-0000 or use our online contact form to arrange for your free initial consultation.
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