We represent injured employees during the claims process and make sure that they’re receiving the maximum benefits that they’re entitled to under California law.
We represent injured employees during the claims process and make sure that they’re receiving the maximum benefits that they’re entitled to under California law.
We know how difficult it can be to make sure you’re doing everything to protect your rights after a workplace injury, and we make it our mission to help our clients do exactly that.
This law firm was awesome .J.J. was the lawyer who handled my case. she was up front with everything and didn’t make any promises other than she was going to fight all the way for me, and fight she did. I am so glad she was on my side and not there’s . I feel… Continue reading workmans comp
After not getting the treatment I needed from my work injury I decided to hire an attorney. I looked online and came across Mr Schaeffer and gave him a call, this was the best decision I made during this whole workers comp ordeal. Right from the get go Mr Schaeffer and his team made sure… Continue reading Best around
Me. Schaeffer and company did an excellent job with my case. Always there to answer all my questions. Paperwork done in a timely fashion. And settled my case perfectly. I am very happy and would recommend anyone to see Mr. Shaeffer’s law firm before going anywhere else. Thank you for everything!
Work injuries are a freaking nightmare. They are profoundly life changing and life affecting in the worst way possible. I thought I could keep my career with a disability and so I followed the corporate guidelines and kept working. I would have lost everything. I called Dr. Peter Schaeffer. He was not soft and gentle… Continue reading If you are reading this, you need Dr Peter Schaeffer.
Temporary Disability and Temporary Partial Disability The most basic kind of benefits available to injured workers is Temporary Disability (TD). Temporary disability payments are generally paid weekly until the worker is able to return to their job. Workers can apply for TD if they: (1) Were hospitalized or missed three or more days of work… Continue reading Temporary Disability and Temporary Partial Disability
Permanent Disability Permanent Disability (PD) payments are available to workers whose injuries have left them with residual disabilities. If your doctor is telling you that you will always be limited in the kind of work you can perform or that you will never fully recover from your injuries, you should ask them to fill out… Continue reading Permanent Disability
Medical Consultations At some point after your workplace injury, your physician will either decide that you are able to go back to work or will write a P&S report as noted above. At this point, your workers’ comp lawyer can make arrangements for you to be seen by a medical professional who specializes in the… Continue reading Medical Consultations
The Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board View Pdf All industrial injuries that involve your employer and cannot be resolved through negotiation with an insurance carrier alone are handled by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. The WCAB is the trial court that oversees administrative law proceedings related to workers comp claims. Unlike in other courts, there is… Continue reading The Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board
The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer serves the State of California and the Riverside and San Bernadino counties, which includes the surrounding communities of Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Temecula, and Palm Springs. Our office locations are conveniently located in the cities of Riverside (main office), Temecula, and Palm Springs