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Work-Related Injuries FAQ:
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What steps should I take after I've been involved in a work-related accident?
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Report the accident to your employer (within 14 days of the accident is ideal)
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Seek medical treatment, in California you may see your personal physician as your treating doctor but only if:​​
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Your employer provides regular health care coverage​
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You have given your employer written notice (predesignation) that you want your personal physician to address all future work-related injuries
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Document everything, especially potential witnesses
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Decline to give statements
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Call an attorney
Why should I call an attorney if there is Worker's Compensation?
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Injuries that are not Clearly work-related, require significant medical treatment, or result in permanent disability may require a lawyer to best fight for your case. Some other reasons to hire an attorney are:
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Your worker's compensation claim is denied
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You're unable to get the treatment you need
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Your permanent disability rating is disputed
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You're having a worker's compensation hearing
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As is the case for any personal-injury type situation, there is no financial downside to hiring an attorney. You pay no up-front fees, and pay nothing if your attorney does not win your case.
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What are the benefits of Worker's Compensation?
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Medical Care: Paid for by your employer, to help you recover from an injury or illness caused by work.
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Temporary disability benefits: Payments if you lose wages because your injury prevents you from doing your usual job while recovering.
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Permanent disability benefits: Payments if you don’t recover completely.
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Supplemental job displacement benefits (if your date of injury is in 2004 or later): Vouchers to help pay for retraining or skill enhancement if you don’t recover completely and don’t return to work for your employer.
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Death benefits: Payments to your spouse, children or other dependents if you die from a job injury or illness.
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