{"id":8294,"date":"2022-11-15T17:45:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T17:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-439166-3568869.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=8294"},"modified":"2022-11-30T18:50:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T18:50:15","slug":"how-long-after-an-injury-can-you-claim-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casadelajusticia.com\/en\/how-long-after-an-injury-can-you-claim-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long After an Injury Can You Claim Compensation?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”8354″ bg_position=”center top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”11%” bottom_padding=”11%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#000000″ advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_color=”#fbf9f7″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt_alt” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”banner-text”]\n

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Casa de la Justicia is one of the <\/span>premier workers\u2019 compensation law firms<\/span><\/a> in the state of California. While each state has its own unique rules and regulations that govern workers \u2018comp, our attorneys focus on those here in California. No matter what your injury, the best course of action for filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim is doing so as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though California has great protections for employees, filing a workers\u2019 comp claim can be a complex process. To ensure you get the benefits you deserve, your best course of action is to <\/span>contact an attorney<\/span><\/a> immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Casa de la Justicia is here to help you with your workers’ compensation claim. <\/strong>Give us a call at 1-800-840-8080<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Does the Federal Government Offer Workers\u2019 Comp?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Many people get confused about whether the federal or state government is in charge of workers\u2019 compensation insurance. The simplest answer is that both federal and state governments offer workers\u2019 comp coverage – although they each only cover certain types of jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are a civilian and work for the federal government, the <\/span>Federal Employee\u2019s Compensation Act (FECA)<\/span><\/a> will ensure you get coverage in the event of an injury on the job. For any other job with a private business or state organization, you will look to the state where you reside for workers\u2019 comp coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Should I Do if I Get Injured on the Job in California?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The state of California devised the <\/span>California Workers\u2019 Compensation Act <\/span><\/a>to protect employees in the Golden State. In fact, both part-time and full-time employees are entitled to coverage for medical treatment, as well as their salaries when they are unable to work. However, you cannot receive workers\u2019 comp benefits in California without first filing a claim with the <\/span>Division of Workers\u2019 Compensation (DWC)<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To ensure that you get the coverage you deserve in the event of a workplace injury, it’s highly recommended to engage a worker\u2019s comp<\/a> attorney like those at Casa de la Justicia. A consultation with our attorneys is 100% free and you will pay nothing until your case is resolved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As things unfold with your injury or illness, your lawyer will help you get proper medical treatment with no out-of-pocket expenses. Once you have reported the incident to your employer, you can move forward with filing a formal workers\u2019 comp claim in California.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Required Steps for Filing a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

While the California Workers\u2019 Compensation Act is in place to protect people on the job, you still need to take specific steps to get coverage. This is where a worker\u2019s comp attorney can be really helpful, as doing any of the steps out of order or missing a deadline can greatly hinder your chances of success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n