Everyone deserves to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Any workplace has risks of injuries, whether it be from an on the job accident, the strain of repetitive motions, or occupational exposure to chemicals and other hazardous substances. An injury suffered on the job can affect your health, your career, your future earnings and your family’s financial stability.
What is Workers Compensation?
When an individual suffers from a workplace injury, they may be eligible for monetary and medical benefits that are paid by the employer’s insurance company. This system of compensation is called worker’s compensation and was designed to provide financial assistance to employees who are injured on the job without having to prove fault against co-workers or the employer.
Businesses pay into the workers compensation system through their insurance providers so that in the event of a work-related accident, the medical and financial costs for the injured workers are paid for. Under California Labor Code Section 3700, all California employers are required by law to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employers.
This system is based on the principle that workers have certain rights regarding their health and safety, simply by being an employee of a company. Labor laws in the State of California mandate that workers compensation programs include financial assistance for: medical bills, future or continued medical care, lost wages due to time away from work, pain and suffering etc. It does not matter whose fault the injury was, if you were injured at work you are entitled to receive benefits.
What Does Workers Compensation Pay For?
- Medical Care– Receive medical attention and coverage for all medical expenses related to the injuries
- Missed Wages– Payment of lost wages while you are unable to work
- Death Benefits– Payments to a spouse, children, or other dependents if an employee dies from a work-related injury or illness
- Permanent Disability– Receive benefits if you do not recovery completely from a loss of function
- Supplemental Job Displacement– A Workers Compensation must find you medically unable to return to work at your preinjury job. You will be granted a voucher that can be used to pay for the costs of school or training to gain the skills you need to enter a new line of work
- Milage Reimbursement– Get milage reimbursement for attending your medical care treatments. Expenses of transportation include milage, parking, and bridge tolls. You can also be provided with Uber or Lyft rides
Contact your injury attorney, Augusto Focil Jr. today and let us help you obtain the settlement you deserve!
