FAQ

In California, everyday thousands of people experience work-related injuries daily that can lead to loss of wages, disability, loss of employment, and in some cases even fatalities. The RSnyder Law Firm  will fight to get you the benefits you deserve to heal, get back to work and move on with your life. We will work diligently to ensure that your injury or illness does not go unrecognized or uncompensated and that your needs are tended to as quickly as and as compassionately as possible.

The most important concern is seeking medical attention for any injury beyond first aid. If a Band Aid will not fix the injury, immediate medical attention is essential! It is important to report the incident or the development of illness immediately to a supervisor. It is advised to report this within 30 days of the incident or illness, by doing so you can help prevent delays or even denial of the benefits you deserve including medical care. If an injury is not reported within this 30 day period and your employer cannot thoroughly investigate the matter, you may lose your right to receive workers’ compensation benefits- the clock is ticking.

Dealing with the workers’ compensation process can often be a long and painful , and exhausting matter if not handled properly. Insurance company adjusters are well trained and do not always have your best interest in mind. With our firm’s expertise we help make the case as easy and painless as possible while maximizing the benefits you are entitles to.

After the incident make sure that you have gathered the contact information of all the people who might have been present while it occurred. Knowing who the witnesses are can help greatly. Also, it is important to collect any pictures or notes that may have been taken in relation to the incident. This can include the location, date, time of day, among other relevant information. Be sure to keep any copies of paperwork given to you by your employer or doctors.

Your employer and their insurance company will be looking to deny your claim and avoid as much liability as possible so that they can avoid providing you with the benefits you deserve under the Workers’ Compensation system. In order to limit this effort and to look out for your best interest it is critical to seek out an attorney.

Once the claim has been submitted it will be reviewed by both your employer and the workers’ compensation claim administrator. This review will allow them to decide to accept or deny the claim.

If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied we can help you appeal the decision. The appeal must be filed within the required time period to avoid losing your right to any benefits you may be entitled to.

Contact us immediately for help if your claim has been denied.

Medical care is one of the most important aspects of the workers’ compensation process because it helps in the diagnosis, healing, and rehabilitation process that is often time needed by those that have suffered injuries or illness. At the RSnyder Law Firm we have can give you access to some of the best medical attention available in Southern California to ensure that your pain and suffering is dealt with. We are here to help you with the medical attention you seek during the workers’ compensation process as well as any future medical care you may need.

Under the workers’ compensation board the benefits you are entitled include:

• Medical Care
• Temporary Disability Benefits
• Permanent Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Job displacement benefits
• Death Benefits

By hiring an attorney you allow our expertise to help you get maximum results with medical care and benefits. The workers compensation process can be difficult, long and unfavorable but with the right legal expertise you are more likely to get the medical care you need and the benefits you deserve. The RSnyder Law Firm fights to get you the best results in the shortest amount of time. Having an advocate on your side, FIGHTING for you can help ease the burden of the Wrokers Compensation system from scheduling Doctor visits to dealing with insurance companies and the adjusters they employ. We are on your side and will make sure you are taken care of!