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If you were hurt at work and are struggling to get the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve, a San Bernardino abogado de lesiones personales de KJT Law Group puede ayudar. Somos un bufete de abogados local que entiende los tribunales locales, las empresas locales, y las compañías de seguros locales. Usted se reunirá con el abogado que le representa y trabajará estrechamente con ellos.
We know how the workers’ compensation system operates in California and can secure the benefits you deserve based on your injuries and case facts. Contact us today for a free consultation with our team.
Why Choose a San Bernardino Workers’ Compensation Lawyer from Our Team?
En KJT Law Group, hemos recuperado más de $100 millones para clientes lesionados. Luchamos por el dinero que nuestros clientes necesitan para pagar su atención médica, cubrir los salarios perdidos, y hacerse cargo de otros gastos. Entendemos lo difícil que puede ser navegar por este proceso. Tenemos la conocimientos, experiencia, capacidad y recursos para luchar por las prestaciones o la indemnización que merece.
Tenemos un personal multilingüe who can help you understand your case in the language you are most comfortable with, including English, Armenian, or Spanish.
When you meet with an attorney, they will be the one handling your case and will know your name and case details. We treat every client like they are our only client. We also limit our caseload to give each of our clients the attention they deserve.
Luchamos por cada dólar que merecen nuestros clientes. Algunos recent workers’ compensation settlements que hemos obtenido incluyen:
- $2 millones veredicto para un trabajador discapacitado
- $270,000 para un trabajador con muchos años de antigüedad herido en el trabajo
- $125,000 para un obrero herido por un compañero de trabajo
- $120,000 acuerdo para un cuidador médico herido mientras transportaba a un paciente
- $105,000 acuerdo para una trabajadora herida al caerse en el trabajo
- $100,000 acuerdo para un podador de árboles con una lesión en el hombro
- $100,000 acuerdo para un trabajador con diagnóstico bilateral de túnel carpiano
- $100,000 acuerdo para un empleado de una empresa de transportes con una lesión de rodilla
- $100,000 para una trabajadora que se lesionó la rodilla en una caída
- $100,000 acuerdo para un oficinista lesionado
No tiene nada que perder trabajando con nuestro equipo. No le cobramos por nuestros servicios a menos que aseguremos beneficios o un acuerdo para usted. Nuestros honorarios provienen de una parte del dinero que usted recibe, nunca de su propio bolsillo.
Póngase en contacto con nosotros hoy mismo para obtener más información. Evaluaremos sus opciones y discutiremos nuestra estrategia para ayudarle a obtener el dinero que necesita y merece.
Our Lawyers Know How Workers’ Comp Works in San Bernardino, CA
California law requires all businesses with employees to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all workers beginning their first day on the job. They can provide this policy from a private insurer or the State Compensation Insurance Fund. This insurance should pay if the worker:
- Sufre una lesión en un accidente laboral
- Tiene una lesión crónica relacionada con el trabajo
- Recibe un diagnóstico de una enfermedad relacionada con el trabajo
When an injured or ill worker needs medical care and misses work, their workers’ compensation policy should provide the following beneficios:
Cuidados Médicos
All necessary treatment for your on-the-job injury or illness should be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. You are also entitled to reasonable transportation expenses if you need to travel for your treatment. You can recover mileage rates, parking, and bridge tolls.
Lost Wage Replacement
You are likely entitled to temporary or permanent disability payments when you cannot work because of your workplace injury or illness.
- Beneficios temporales de discapacidad: If you are unable to work for a limited period of time, you are likely eligible for temporary disability benefits. The amount of the benefits you can receive will depend on your average weekly wage (AWW). Typically, you can recover 2/3 of your AWW. If you make below a certain amount weekly, you receive a standard amount in benefits. As of 1/1/2025, this amount is $252.03.
- Beneficios de discapacidad permanente: If your injuries take away your ability to work, you are likely entitled to permanent disability benefits. What you can recover will depend on your permanent disability percentage. These benefits are paid at the “temporary disability rate,” which is adjusted each year for injuries that occurred on or after 1/1/2023. The rate will change if there is an increase in the state average weekly wage (SAWW).
Beneficios adicionales de desplazamiento de trabajo
The Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB) is a voucher that you can use for training, retraining, or skill enhancement if your employer has not offered you other work. You may qualify for this benefit if your injury or illness occurred on or after 1/1/2004 and it caused a permanent partial disability.
Return to Work Supplement Program
If you received a SJDB, you may also qualify for an additional one-time payment of $5,000.
Beneficios por muerte
If you lost a loved one due to a workplace injury or illness, you and your family could recover death benefits. Workers’ comp death benefits include $10,000 for funeral expenses and weekly support benefits. These benefits depend on the number of dependents and are based on your loved one’s average weekly wage but will not be less than $224 a week. Our team can help you determine the amount of death benefits your family can recover and fight for every last dollar.
Our San Bernardino Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Understand How These Cases Can Go Wrong
Unfortunately, it is not always easy for injured or sick workers to get the benefits they need, including covered medical care and compensation for lost wages. Some of the ways workers’ compensation claims can go wrong include when your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer:
- Denies your workers’ compensation claim entirely
- Argumenta que sus lesiones no estaban relacionadas con el trabajo
- Sólo le conceden una pequeña parte del salario perdido
- Te exige que vuelvas al trabajo antes de que tu médico lo apruebe
- Cuts off your workers’ comp benefits before you can return to work
While there is a process in place for workers to challenge these decisions, it can be difficult or impossible to prove your case and resolve these disputes on your own. Having a workers’ compensation lawyer to represent you allows you to focus on healing while we build a strong case on your case.
And no case is too complex for us. We don’t refer out the cases we take on; we handle them in-house, working closely with you every step along the way.
Trust Our San Bernardino Attorneys to Secure Your Workers’ Compensation
Our workers’ compensation lawyers know how to impugnar una denegación o solucionar otro problema con sus prestaciones. Llámenos tan pronto como las cosas vayan mal, y discutiremos sus opciones y cómo podemos recurrir la decisión para ti.
We can build a robust case to fight for the benefits you need.
Under some circumstances, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier may offer you a settlement. This is most common when you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) but cannot return to the workforce. It is vital you understand the value of your case before agreeing. Let our San Bernardino workers’ compensation attorneys assess your case and negociar un acuerdo justo para ti.
Why an Insurer Would Deny Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. This means that you don’t have to prove that your negligence didn’t cause or contribute to your injuries. This also means that the insurer can’t deny your claim if you caused or contributed to it. However, there are valid reasons to deny your claim, including the following:
- You intentionally caused your injury.
- Your injury was the result of horseplay or intoxication.
- You did not notify your employer of your injury or illness within 30 days.
How to Protect Your Workers’ Compensation Case
There are a few things you can do to protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits:
- Report your injury to your employer immediately in writing. You have 30 days to do so; if you don’t, the insurer can deny your claim. We recommend doing so as soon as possible in writing so you don’t forget, and your employer can’t claim they didn’t know.
- Busque atención médica inmediatamente.
- Don’t do anything that might jeopardize your right to benefits (e.g., don’t help your friend build a deck if you’re claiming workers’ comp for a back injury).
- Lleve un registro detallado.
- Llama a un abogado.
Talk to Our Team About Your San Bernardino Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Free
KJT Law Group has a team of San Bernardino workers’ compensation lawyers ready to review your case and fight for the benefits you deserve. Nuestro Equipo ofrece consultas gratuitas a los trabajadores lesionados que intentan conseguir dinero para llegar a fin de mes mientras reciben tratamiento y se recuperan de sus lesiones.
Call us for your free case consultation in San Bernardino today.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre los casos de indemnización por accidente laboral
How long does it usually take to resolve a workers’ compensation case in San Bernardino?
The timeline for a workers’ comp claim in San Bernardino can range from a few months to several years. Straightforward claims with no disputes may be resolved quickly, but cases involving denials, appeals, or permanent disability assessments often take much longer. A San Bernardino workers’ compensation lawyer from KJT Law Group can help you avoid delays by ensuring all paperwork is complete, deadlines are satisfied, and negotiations are handled strategically.
Can I see my own doctor in a San Bernardino workers’ compensation case?
In California, you are typically required to see a physician from their employer’s Medical Provider Network (MPN) unless they have predesignated their personal doctor before the injury. However, if your employer does not have an MPN, or if your treatment needs are not being met, you may have options to change providers. Our San Bernardino workers’ comp attorneys can explain your rights and ensure you get the medical attention you deserve.
What happens if a third party caused my workplace injury in San Bernardino?
If someone other than your employer or a co-worker contributed to your injury, like a negligent subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer, you could file a third-party personal injury lawsuit in addition to your workers’ comp claim. This can allow you to recover damages like full lost wages and pain and suffering, which workers’ compensation alone does not cover. Our workers’ compensation attorneys can investigate whether a third-party claim is possible in your San Bernardino case.
How are permanent disability ratings calculated in California workers’ compensation cases?
Permanent disability benefits are determined by a rating system that considers your medical condition, the severity of your impairment, your age, and your occupation. The higher your disability rating, the more reimbursement you may receive. Because insurers often dispute or undervalue these ratings, having an experienced San Bernardino workers’ compensation lawyer can make a serious difference in securing the correct amount.