San Luis Obispo Workers' Compensation Attorney

About Workers' Compensation benefits

Workers' compensation insurance was created so that a worker can receive reasonable medical care for on the job injuries or occupational illnesses as long as the injury is reported to the employer in a timely fashion.  This is one of the benefits to which all employed persons are entitled.  Workers Comp insurance rules are complex and the insurance adjusters work for the insurance company.  Their job is to keep the insurance company's costs as low as possible.  If you have been injured on the job you should consult a San Luis Obispo personal injury attorney for an explanation of your rights and the benefits available to you.

Workers' Compensation Lawyer in San Luis Obispo

All employers in California are required to carry workers' compensation insurance or become self-ensured.  An injured worker is entitled to temporary disability payments of two-thirds of normal pay after three days of absence due to the injury or occupational illness.  Other benefits include partial disability benefits and full disability benefits as well as a settlement for permanent disability.  Disputes sometimes occur concerning these benefits.   If you have been unfairly denied benefits a Workers' compensation lawyer with our firm will explain your rights and the appeals process.  We can file an appeal with the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board and demand payment of all benefits to which you are entitled. 

In the case of a fatal injury or illness the workers' surviving family may be entitled to death benefits.  Our experienced legal team fully understands the complicated workers comp laws.  An experienced personal injury lawyer at our firm can help you to navigate the regulations and requirements in order to obtain any benefits you are due.  Call Pacific Attorney Group immediately for a consultation and find out how we can help.

Contact a San Luis Obispo Workers' Compensation Attorney at our firm will offer sound advice and is fully prepared to help an injured client.