Natomas CA Workers Compensation
Attorneys Farrell, Fraulob & Brown first concern is the health and welfare of their workers’ compensation clients in Natomas, California. An on the job injury can quickly lead to economic stress for our Natomas clientele. End that stress by receiving the workers' compensation benefits you deserve! As attorneys local to Natomas, we are available for every step of the claims process, dealing with your problems and concerns. As advocates, we seek every source of injury and disability compensation for our clients. Our experience with insurers and their representatives in the state of California, the Sacramento area and Natomas specifically gives our clients an advantage when filing their claim.
What is Workers' Compensation?
State law requires every employer to carry insurance for employee injuries, disabilities and illnesses caused by their employment. There is no cost to the worker for this coverage. It does not matter who is at fault in the injury. If the injury, illness or disability occurs because of your employment, you qualify for benefits. Injuries can be caused by a single event, such as a fall or collision, or through repetitive stress injuries from repeating a certain action continuously throughout the day.
What Are Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Temporary Disability Compensation
Workers unable to work for more than three days due to workplace injury may apply for a temporary disability benefit. You may receive up to two-thirds of your average weekly earnings for time lost, paid every two weeks for a set period within five years of the injury.
Permanent Disability Compensation
A permanent disability is an injury or illness that limits your ability as a worker, making it difficult for you to get a job. Your age, occupation, and the nature of your disability determine your amount of benefit. Disagreements between clients and the insurer about claims for permanent disability are common. When the insurance company sees no disability, and you feel otherwise, the experience of Farrell, Fraulob & Brown is extremely valuable to our Natomas clients.
Medical Treatment for Workplace Injuries
State of California law requires the employer to authorize medical treatment for an on-the-job injury or illness within one day of an employee filing a claim form. Treatment is provided until the claim is accepted or rejected, with a limit of $10,000 in total.
After your claim is approved, the insurance company pays for all medical care that is supported by evidence-based treatment guidelines. You are not responsible for any co-payments or treatment-related bills. Some treatment requests may be reviewed by your insurer and even denied. Here too, Farrell, Fraulob & Brown are extremely concerned that our Natomas workers’ compensation clients get the medical treatment they deserve.
Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
In the unfortunate event of a work-related death, Farrell, Fraulob & Brown works for the family of the employee, determined to secure the benefits they need in this time of distress. The number of dependents the employee cared for and the average weekly salary of the worker determine the death benefit. Obviously, the amounts involved are considerable and our attorneys realize that they are essential to the health and welfare of the families of our Natomas clients.
Contact Us
Please contact Farrell, Fraulob & Brown at (916) 442-5835 if you have any questions about Workers’ Compensation benefits for employees living in Natomas, California.
