The Benefits Injured Workers Are Entitled to Under Workers' Comp

Explore Your Potential Benefits With the Help of Our Work Injury Lawyer

When the unthinkable happens and you are injured on the job, it is important to know your rights. Serving Sacramento, CA the Law Offices of Nicholas Sheedy will be there when you need us most to defend your right to worker’s compensation. Here is a list of benefits an injured party could be entitled to. For more information visit the State of California’s Department of Industrial Relation’s website.

Medical Treatment:

Upon a work related injury or illness, an employer must pay for the necessary medical care that will facilitate the employee’s recovery. The type of medical care is subscribed by a doctor and then submitted to the Utilization Review (UR) for approval.

Total Temporary Disability (TTD):

Employers pay 2/3rds of the injured party’s wages while the employee recovers and receives treatment. Payments are made after 2 weeks and only stops once a doctor has determined the person has recovered enough to return to work or it is determined that a person has recovered as much as they’re going to.

Permanent Disability (PD):

Not all workers recover from their injury or illness. In these cases the injured employee is entitled Permanent Disability to cover some of their lost income. The amount paid out to the injured party depends on a formula and is determined either by judge or disability evaluator. Factors include impairment level as determined by a doctor as well as the date that you were injured.

Supplemental Job Displacement Vouchers (SJDV):

If a permanent partial disability is determined and the employer does not give the injured party alternative work, then a voucher for retraining, skill development or education will be provided. This nontransferable voucher can be used at state approved or state accredited institutions.

Death Benefits:

If an injury or illness leads to the untimely death of an employee, then their family could be entitled to benefits. Payments are made to cover funeral expenses as well as a sum of money determined by the number of dependents the deceased employee had.

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, call the Law Offices of Nicholas Sheedy to talk to a workers’ compensation attorney. The more time we have, the more likely our law firm will be able to help you secure the compensation you require. Contact us today!