Workers Compensation Attorney In Orange County, CA
Why Choose The Morris Law Group To Handle Your Workers Compensation Claim?
Have you been injured at work and the insurance company is denying your claim?
Getting the compensation that you deserve starts with contacting The Morris Law Group in Orange County, CA. We have been helping injured workers get compensation for more than 31 years and have won millions of dollars for our clients.
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How Can A Orange County Workers Compensation Attorney Help?
Fighting for the benefits you deserve under worker’s compensation laws is not easy – ensuring that injured workers’ rights are protected can often be complex.
However, The Morris Law Group understands the importance of what is at stake, which is why it will fight tooth and nail to ensure that you are supported and guided at every step of the process.
We can assist you with everything from understanding the statute of limitations to obtaining disability benefits, getting appropriate medical treatment, and ensuring that your employer honors your work restrictions. And most of all get you the help and money you deserve.
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The Morris Law Group
4192 Brockton Avenue #100, Riverside
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With my previous worker's compensation attorney, I felt as like I was in a limbo because I was seeing the same physicians and receiving the same findings. I wasn't getting any better, and resolution wasn't in the cards. I … More made the decision to reach out to The Morris Law Group by phone. Mr. Morris and his team immediately took up my case and started things moving. My health was improving, I was seeing new medical professionals, and my claim was finally resolved.
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Geoff Morris is the best workers compensation attorney in riverside. I have spoken to many different lawyers in the past year about my claim and no one was able to help me like he has. He was straight to the point and got me a larger settlement … More than I ever could have imagined.
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Types Of Workers Compensation We Handle:
- Back injuries
- Head and brain injuries
- Unsafe work condition injuries
- Occupational disease and illness/long-term exposure
- Repetitive motion injuries/continuous trauma
- Catastrophic or fatal workplace accidents
Workers Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Workers Compensation?
In the event an employee is injured during the course and scope of his employment an employer must provide medical care for injured workers. Additionally, if an employee is unable to work he must be provided temporary disability benefits. Finally, if an employee’s injuries are permanent in nature they must be provided additional monetary compensation and future medical care.
Whether you have been injured in a construction accident in California, you should hire a skilled workers' compensation attorney to maximize your claim and secure your benefits.
Should I Speak To A Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
Even if your injury is relatively minor, you will be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
A lawyer may be necessary based on your situation in order to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. If you have any of the following issues, you should consider hiring a worker's compensation attorney:
- In the event that you are not able to work due to an injury
- You are not covered for all your medical bills and lost wages by your insurance
- The Employer Denies An Injury At Work
- There is a delay or denial of your benefits
- If You Have An Existing Condition
Whether you have been injured in a construction accident in Costa Mesa or elsewhere in CA, you should hire a skilled workers' compensation attorney to maximize your claim and secure your benefits.
When Should I Hire A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Since most lawyers offer free consultations you should speak to a lawyer as soon as you suspect that you might have a workers compensation claim.
Since workers compensation attorneys work on a contingency and not by the hour it is in your best interest to hire a lawyer as soon as possible so that they can help guide you through the workers compensation process.
In the case of minor injuries a lawyer might advise that a lawyer will not be necessary. The best practice is to speak to a lawyer rather than leave it to chance.
How Long Does It Take To Get Workers’ Compensation?
If you are injured at work your employer is required to immediately refer you out for medical care. Your employer or its insurance company have 90 days to accept or deny your workers compensation claim. During the period that your employer is determining whether to accept or deny your claim they will pay for all medical treatment up to $10,000.
If your workers compensation doctor says you cannot work and your employer or its insurer have accepted your case you will start to receive temporary disability payments. The payments will start approximately two weeks after insurance was notified about your inability to work. Your check will be retroactive to when you started missing work. You will be paid two thirds your gross weekly wage. If the workers compensation insurance company denies your claim you will need to apply for state disability. It can take up to 30 days for state disability payments to start.
Regarding settlement of your case. That will depend on the severity of your injury and the course of your medical treatment.
How Can I Maximize My Workers' Comp Settlement?
It is common for California workers' compensation claims to be settled. Exactly how much should you settle your workers' compensation case? Here are a few simple ways to help maximize your workers compensation settlement.
- Report your injury to your employer promptly
- Consult with a workers compensation doctor
- Be sure to explain your injuries to the doctor in detail
- Do not miss any of your doctors appointments.
- Speak to an attorney as soon a possible
- You will need to complete all recommended treatment
- Usually you will need to be seen by a neutral doctor called a QME in order to get a fair rating of your injury
- You Should Be Careful What You Say To The Insurance Company
For more details and information, please contact a legal expert such as The Morris Law Group.
How Do I Choose A Workers' Compensation Lawyer?
There is a growing number of injured workers relying on the internet to find workers' compensation lawyers over the past few years, but how do you make a decision among all of the attorneys available on the internet?
When it comes to choosing a workers compensation attorney, the following are some of the most important factors to consider:
- A focus on workers' compensation expertise, including years of experience in the field
- Having a lawyer who is a member of professional organizations, such as the California Applicants Attorney Association and Million Dollar Advocates, shows you the lawyer has the ability to win your case.
- On the website, the law firm has articles, blog posts, presentations, or other information about workers' compensation law.
- Testimonials from former clients who have received workers' compensation settlements.
Is Workers' Compensation The Only Thing I Can Get?
If your case has been denied you can still receive state disability payments from EDD. In order to receive these payments you will need a note from a doctor certifying our disability. In some cases you may have already been paying into short term disability insurance.
If your injury was caused by a third party ( i.e. you were hit by a car while you were working) you may be able to make a claim against the third party’s liability insurance and recover pain and suffering.
When it comes to choosing a workers compensation attorney, the following are some of the most important factors to consider:
- A focus on workers' compensation expertise, including years of experience in the field
- Having a lawyer who is a member of professional organizations, such as the California Applicants Attorney Association and Million Dollar Advocates, shows you the lawyer has the ability to win your case.
- On the website, the law firm has articles, blog posts, presentations, or other information about workers' compensation law.
- Testimonials from former clients who have received workers' compensation settlements.
What Should I Ask A Lawyer Before Choosing Who To Hire?
It can make all the difference between obtaining compensation you deserve and obtaining less than you deserve, or even nothing at all.
Choosing the right attorney is easier than you think. A worker's compensation attorney who can help you bring your claim to a successful conclusion should be able to answer these four questions:
- What kind of experience do you have representing injured workers?
- Will you be available to answer any questions I have about my workers' compensation case?
- How will you handle my workers' compensation claim?
- How much will it cost if I hire you to be my workers' compensation lawyer?