For more than 24 years, Slade Neighbors has been certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. In this capacity, Slade Neighbors represents employers, insurers, and self-insured individuals in all manners of cases before the all District Offices of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
All California employers are required to purchase workers compensation insurance, regardless of the number of employees. Most commonly, workers compensation injuries result from car and truck accidents, falls, and lifting or moving objects. When a worker is injured on the job, they are required to first inform their employer. After obtaining the proper medical treatment, the injured party should fill out the Division of Workers’ Compensation Form 1, which the employer will file with the insurance company.
Once the claim is authorized, insurance should cover all injury-related medical expenses, as well as temporary disability benefits if the injury prevents the individual from working. Individuals with injuries that permanently impair their capacity to work are eligible for permanent disability benefits.
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