Orange County Workers' Compensation Attorney
Helping You Obtain Workers' Compensation Recovery
You may be entitled to money if injured on the job. Certain work related injuries are covered under workers' compensation laws. The Anaheim, California, law firm of Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc. will examine your case. Workers' compensation eligibility is limited to injuries caused in the scope of employment.
We represent clients seeking compensation for their medical bills and lost wages in Riverside and Orange Counties. If injured at work, you may be entitled to the following benefits.
- Temporary and Permanent Disability
- Medical Treatment
- Vocational Rehabilitation or Voucher
You are entitled to a qualified medical examiner's appointment. You need to consult a doctor who can offer a credible diagnosis. We have 25 years of experience dealing with doctors in workers' compensation cases. You can either stipulate to an authorized medical examiner (AME) or have a judge decide for you. An AME doctor's report is paramount to the determination of your claim's validity.
When your claim has been approved, you have a few options.
- Lump Sum Settlement: Your award can be in the form of a lump sum settlement. After signing a compromise and release agreement, your case is over.
- Weekly Payments: If you have not fully recovered from your injuries, you cannot receive a lump sum payment. Before receiving a lump sum settlement, we must prove that you are permanent and stationary. Until then you are entitled only to temporary disability benefits.
At Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc., we advocate to get you appropriate benefits. Your injuries must be permanent and stationary before you are entitled to permanent disability benefits. Until then you are entitled only to temporary disability benefits.
Workers' compensation laws in California have changed. You may have a more difficult time obtaining benefits than before. We have stayed abreast of current changes in the law, and can advise you about them.
You have a limited period to file a workers' compensation claim. Call or fill out the contact us form to setup a free initial consultation with a lawyer at Mitchell A. Shapiro, Inc.
