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You can check the status of your workers’ compensation claim by discussing it with your employers’ insurance company or partnering with a workers’ compensation attorney.
While many employees qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in California, insurance companies don’t make the claims process easy. Yet, you can entrust your case to a workers’ comp lawyer who can manage the process. To explore your options, call KJT Law Group at (818) 507-8525.
How You Can Check the Status of Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
You have these options when checking your claim’s status:
You Can Check With the Liable Insurer Directly
After filing your claim, you can check its status by contacting the liable insurer. You could do this online or by calling. It depends on the insurer’s procedures and how it processes claims. Many workers’ compensation insurance providers allow claimants to check their claim’s status online. You would get this specific information after filing your case.
You Can Partner With a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
When you partner with an injury lawyer, they manage all of your case’s obligations––including monitoring its status. In addition to offering updates, your lawyer can gather evidence to supplement your claim and handle all case-related communications. What’s more, they can prevent the liable insurer from purposefully complicating your claim.
How Long Does It Take to Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports that how long it takes to get benefits depends on your situation, mainly, the liable insurer’s cooperation. For instance, if you’re approved for benefits, you could learn of the decision within 90 days of your claim’s initial submission.
Yet, if the insurer denies your claim, it could take months to get benefits. This is yet another reason to consider partnering with a workers’ compensation lawyer. They can keep your case moving forward and prevent any delays.
What to Expect After Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in California
After submitting your claim, your employer’s insurance company will review it and determine whether you should receive compensation. Generally, per the DIR, the insurer has 14 days to mail its decision regarding your claim. If you don’t receive a letter within that period, you could call the insurer directly and ask for an update.
What Should I Do While Awaiting a Decision?
As the insurer reviews your claim, you can receive up to $10,000 in medical care. This will allow you to receive treatment without having to pay out of pocket for services. Never forego emergency treatment if it is deemed necessary by a medical professional. By neglecting medical care, you risk jeopardizing your health and injury claim.
You Could Receive These Benefits if the Insurer Approves Your Claim
While waiting to learn the status of your claim, it could help to learn about what you could recover. Benefits in a workers’ compensation case may comprise:
Medical Care
Medical care comprises any doctor’s visits or treatments you need after your work-related injury. You can seek the full cost of your healthcare expenses through your employer’s insurer.
Temporary Disability Benefits
If you cannot work because of your injury, then you could receive temporary disability benefits. These benefits are for injured workers who cannot perform their job-related duties now but could in the future.
Permanent Disability Benefits
If you cannot recover completely from your injury, then you could receive permanent disability benefits. You could receive these benefits for the rest of your life, although they wouldn’t reflect your full income loss.
Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits
If your injuries affect your earning ability, you could receive a voucher that allows you to seek job retraining and education. Per the DIR, it could cover tuition, books, and other related fees. These vouchers generally range from $4,000 to $10,000, depending on your condition.
Death Benefits
If someone passed away from a work-related illness or injury, then their spouse, children, and other dependents could receive payments through workers’ compensation coverage. Per the DIR, death benefits would cover the cost of your loved one’s funeral and burial.
A workers’ compensation attorney can help you determine what benefits you are entitled to and how much you should receive. They can also check on the status of your workers’ compensation claim and explain how much you’re owed. That way, you can get access to the coverage you need to move forward.
Contact a Workers’ Comp Attorney From KJT Law Group Today
If you suffered an injury at work, you have the right to seek damages through a workers’ compensation claim. Yet, navigating this process can get tricky––especially if the insurer doesn’t cooperate.
At KJT Law Group, we fight for our client’s rights. We believe that if you suffered an injury or illness at work, you deserve fair compensation. Contact us to explore partnering with our team, call (818) 507-8525.
