How Can I Get Pain and Suffering Compensation Benefits? When employees are hurt at work, they usually experience pain, and they may suffer from their injuries. So, why is there no monetary compensation for pain and suffering in a workers’ compensation case? The answer is simple: Workers’ Compensation law has been set up to provide
Four Benefits Workers’ Compensation Provides In every workers’ compensation case, once it has been determined that you have sustained a work related injury, you as the injured worker are entitled to pursue four main benefits: These are the primary benefits that a workers’ compensation court can award or enforce. However, while not obligated to do
You have been notified that you have an upcoming evaluation with a doctor, not about your Workers’ Compensation or Social Security claim, but rather something called a SIBTF claim and you are wondering why. The answer is simple. SIBTF is a different benefit with different rules than other disability claims. A medical evaluation is often
Your doctor has issued a final report and determined you are unable to return to work, now what? In workers’ compensation, this is known as reaching MMI or being P&S. When this happens, if your injury occurred after January 1 2013, labor code section 4658.7 applies to your case. This labor code section determines if
What To Expect From Our Social Security Disability Attorneys We appreciate you placing your trust in GG&F to handle your Social Security case. Here’s what you can expect from us throughout your case: We are here to relentlessly advocate for you and ensure that your rights are protected. To learn more about what to expect
Here are a Few Things You Should Be Aware of Before You Make Your Decision for Pursuing SSR or SSD. If you are in your early 60s and find yourself disabled and unable to work, you may be wondering whether you should pursue Social Security Retirement benefits or Social Security Disability benefits. That decision is