Gold River CA Workers Compensation
Do not let a workplace injury cause you and your family economic stress! Receive the workers' compensation benefits you deserve by consulting with Farrell, Fraulob & Brown. We are an experienced law firm local to the Gold River area, so our attorneys are here for you throughout the claims process. We answer questions, handle concerns and explore every available source of compensation for injured workers. Our years of experience at Farrell, Fraulob & Brown means that we know the insurers and their representatives in Gold River, the Central Valley and the entire state of California. This insiders' knowledge of how things operate in Sacramento gives you a tremendous advantage when filing a claim for workers’ compensation.
Workers' Compensation Explained
You deserve benefits whenever an illness, disability or injury occurs at, or because of, your job. An injury may result from an “accident” or from ongoing exposure to hazards on the job site. Even if you were at fault in the injury, you still qualify for compensation. Every employer is required to carry insurance to cover any employee illnesses, injuries and disabilities suffered in the workplace. You should never be charged for workers’ compensation benefits.
Temporary Disability Compensation
If you are unable to work for more than three days due to an injury, you qualify for a temporary disability benefit. A claim usually pays up to two-thirds of the lost weekly earnings, based on the amount of work time lost. Benefits are payable for up to two years, as long as you do not delay and file a claim within five years of your original injury.
Medical Treatment for Workplace Injuries
Within one day of filing a claim for workers’ compensation, medical treatment must be authorized for the worker. Treatment shall be provided until the claim is accepted or rejected, up to a set maximum of ten thousand dollars.
After Farrell, Fraulob & Brown secures approval of your claim, the insurance company covers all costs of your medically accepted treatment regimen. At this point, you suffer no costs for your ongoing therapy. Treatment requests are commonly reviewed and sometimes denied, based on the insurer’s decision. The people handling your medical requests, however, are not the ones suffering from your injury! When such critical disagreements about treatment arise, Farrell, Fraulob & Brown goes to work, securing the health care our Gold River clients need to maintain productive lives.
Permanent Disability Compensation
If a permanent disability limits your opportunity to work in the career of your choice, you may file a claim for lifetime compensation. Here is where our Gold River clients and the California state workers’ compensation system commonly disagree. Filing a successful claim for permanent disability often relies on the experience of Farrell, Fraulob & Brown. After navigating your claim through legal waters, your occupation, age, and the type of disability are finally used to calculate your permanent disability benefit.
Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
When the worst case strikes, and an on the job injury or workplace illness leads to death, families call on Farrell, Fraulob & Brown to guarantee they receive the appropriate compensation for the loss of their loved one. The number of dependents and the worker’s salary at the time of injury determine the death benefit. With the knowledge that these funds are needed to maintain family strength and security, Farrell, Fraulob & Brown does what is necessary to legally secure the health and stability of our Gold River clientele.
Contact Us
Contact Farrell, Fraulob & Brown at (916) 442-5835 to answer any questions about Workers’ Compensation benefits for clients living in Gold River, California.
