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When you are injured at work, the physical injury is only part of the problem. You may also be worried about medical bills, missed work, lost income, and whether your employer or insurance company will support your claim.
If you were injured while working in Palm Springs, the Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer represents injured employees with California workers’ compensation and work injury claims.
If you are looking for a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Palm Springs, our firm can help you understand the workers’ compensation process and the benefits that may apply to your injury.
We represent workers dealing with workplace accidents, occupational injuries, disputed medical treatment, disability benefits, denied claims, and other workers’ compensation issues.
Our goal is straightforward: help injured employees understand their rights and work toward receiving the benefits they may be entitled to under California law.
Report your injury to your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. Even when an injury initially appears minor, reporting it creates a record of the workplace injury.
You should also obtain appropriate medical treatment and tell your healthcare provider that the injury is work-related.
California DWC advises workers to report injuries promptly and warns that failing to report an injury within 30 days may affect the right to workers’ compensation benefits.
Keep copies of your claim form, medical records, work restrictions, and correspondence with the insurance company.
Your employer should give or mail you a workers’ compensation claim form within one working day after learning about your injury or illness.
Complete only the employee section, sign and date the form, and return it to your employer. Keep a copy for your records.
If you need help understanding the process, a Workers Compensation Attorney in Palm Springs can explain the steps involved and help you address problems with your claim.
After you report the injury and submit your claim form, your employer generally forwards the claim to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier or claims administrator.
The claims administrator reviews the claim and determines whether it will be accepted or denied. California DWC states that the employer or claims administrator should notify the worker of acceptance or denial within 90 days after the claim form is given to the employer.
During this process, medical treatment, temporary disability, and other benefits may become important depending on your circumstances.
Workers’ compensation may provide several types of benefits, depending on the nature and severity of your injury.
These can include:
Temporary disability benefits may partially replace wages when a work injury prevents you from doing your usual job while recovering.
If a permanent partial disability prevents you from returning to suitable work with your employer, you may also qualify for supplemental job displacement benefits in the form of a retraining or skill-enhancement voucher, depending on the circumstances.
Not every claim requires an attorney. However, legal representation can be particularly useful when your claim is denied, medical treatment is disputed, benefits are delayed, or your injury has caused permanent limitations.
A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Palm Springs, CA can review your situation and help you understand the issues affecting your claim.
The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer serves injured workers throughout Palm Springs and surrounding Southern California communities. The firm’s main Riverside office serves Palm Springs and other communities throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California.
Workers’ compensation is the firm’s primary focus, and free consultations are available for workers’ compensation and work-related injury cases.
If you were injured at work in Palm Springs, contact our office to discuss your case.
Call (951) 275-0111 to schedule a free consultation.
