While workers' compensation is a state-provided benefit for those who have suffered a workplace injury or disabling condition as a result of their work, many meet stiff resistance from employers and insurance companies when seeking compensation for medical treatment and other benefits. If you have been injured on the job, you will need to fight for your right to compensation with the help of a skilled workers' compensation attorney.
At the Law Offices of Thomas Hoegh, we focus on helping injured workers get the compensation and appropriate medical care they need to recover and get back to work. We serve clients in Woodland Hills, California, and throughout the San Fernando Valley and Southern California.
Protecting Your Interests at Every Stage of the Process
Problems can occur at any stage of the workers' compensation claim process, but with skilled professional legal help, you should be able to receive the workers' compensation benefits you need and deserve.
If we represent you, you will owe no attorney's fees unless we win your case.
Our lawyer and professional staff will guide you through the entire process:
- You must first notify your employer of your injury in person or in writing. It is important that you document your injury. If you are unsure if your injury is severe enough, report it anyway before consulting your doctor.
- You must file a workers' compensation claim. While you can file a claim on your own, many find the assistance of a skilled attorney invaluable. We are familiar with all the California workers' compensation procedures. As your advocate, we seek to level the playing field between you and your employer or insurance company, protecting your rights while your claim is administered.
- Your claim will be investigated and validated. Your insurance carrier or employer will investigate your claim and then either accept or deny it. You may be evaluated by a doctor to determine the extent of your injury and whether it was in fact caused by work-related events. Once the claim is accepted, your insurance carrier will authorize and begin paying for benefits, including temporary disability and medical treatment costs.
- You will be evaluated by a doctor again once you have obtained maximum medical improvement to determine whether you are entitled to future medical care. We will fight to make sure that you receive the benefits to which you are entitled, both now and in the future. The claim ends with an award of compensation for future medical benefits or a cash settlement called a compromise and release.
- If your claim is denied, you must appeal the claim before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board for resolution. Many employers and their insurance companies will request a hearing before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board before they pay benefits, even if an independent doctor has determined that your injury is industrial. Our firm understands the issues that are important to judges and prepares your case accordingly, serving as your advocate in the hearing.
Contact Our Los Angeles Disability Claims Attorney
Our firm has protected workers' rights since 1985. To arrange a free consultation with our workers' compensation attorney and skilled professionals, contact the Law Offices of Thomas Hoegh at 818-337-4470 or toll free at 800-434-4631 today. We handle cases on a contingency, meaning you pay no attorneys' fees unless we win your case.
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