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The last thing anyone wants is to get injured on the job. However, workplace injuries happen, and when they do, an injured employee deserves to receive workers’ compensation benefits. In most cases, an injured worker is entitled to coverage, and an injury claim is not disputed by an employer or the insurance carrier.
If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury while working, you should be able to count on the workers’ compensation system in California to help cover injury-related expenses. However, it is important to understand what kind of compensation is available to those who sustain on the job injuries. At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, our workers’ compensation attorneys in Riverside discuss what kinds of benefits injured workers are entitled to.
As COVID-19 (the coronavirus) continues to spread throughout the country and affect workers, many employers are looking for ways to help employees who have contracted the virus. One of these outlets may be a workers’ compensation claim depending on the situation. California’s workers’ compensation system provides financial benefits to make up for medical expenses and lost wages when an injury or illness takes an employee out of work.
After consulting with an attorney, evaluating your claim, crafting your demand letter and sending it in, it can be difficult to wait for an answer from the insurance company. You may be unable to fully move forward without knowing the insurance company’s response. Luckily, most insurance settlements in Riverside take just one to three months to resolve.
Injuries at work happen often in Riverside, California. As an employee, you need to protect your rights by understanding how the state’s workers’ compensation system operates. One misstep during the claims process could bar you from recovery for your damages. While the system generally makes it easy for injured workers to recover compensation, a mistake such as a missed deadline to file could take away your chances of a settlement.
California’s workers’ compensation system provides no-fault benefits to injured workers. An employee that suffers an injury while on the job can receive compensation for his or her losses without needing to prove anyone’s fault or negligence. The same employee must, however, take a few other steps before receiving a check. One of the main responsibilities an injured worker has is to report the injury to his or her employer.