In cases involving serious, disabling on-the-job injuries, under the guidelines for workers' compensation, employees can elect to receive a one-time lump sum payment.
Total benefits payments allow injured workers to pay off certain financial obligations so they and their families don't have to worry about the mortgage, certain loans, or medical expenses.
In cases where an injury is serious and involves temporary disability, you may be eligible to receive temporary total disability benefits until your doctor approves of your return to work. Temporary total benefits, however, are paid for only 24 months. If you have not been released to return to work by that time, you will have to apply for permanent partial benefits.
Disability Claims Lawyers in San Gabriel and Rowland Heights
Filing disability claims involve not just medical and financial considerations but job protection as well. At the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, our attorneys work closely with disabled workers and their doctors in filing disability claims under workers' compensation.
If you've been seriously injured on the job and are facing the prospect of long-term or permanent disability, contact San Gabriel disability claims attorneys at the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth today.
Disability Claims and Injuries
The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth assists clients with disability claims after accidents involving the following kinds of serious injuries:
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Amputations
- Neck and beck injuries
- Burns
Total Benefits Payments and Disability Claims
If your work-related injuries are catastrophic, leaving you permanently disabled, you can elect to receive a one-time, lump sum payment. Some people elect a total benefit payment because it allows them to pay off certain financial commitments, including their mortgage, credit card debt, or expenses related to their medical treatment.
Additionally, depending on how much a person receives, a portion of a total benefit payment can be used to create a special needs trust. By creating a special needs trust, you may be able to qualify for Medicaid without having to spend down all of your assets. Depending on other factors, money set aside in a special needs trust is typically exempt from taxation.
Filing Disability Claims
Unfortunately, filing for and receiving disability is not always a straightforward matter. At the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, our attorneys have the knowledge and resources needed to help guide you through what can be a confusing process. If there is any question regarding the nature of your injuries or you right to certain benefits, we're prepared to take necessary legal action to ensure you receive the benefits you need and deserve.
Contact a Disability Claims Attorney in San Gabriel or Rowland Heights Today!
To learn more about disability claims, workers' compensation, or Social Security Disability Insurance, contact San Gabriel disability claims attorneys at the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth today.
Our disability claims attorneys represent clients throughout Southern California including these cities:
- San Gabriel
- Rowland Heights
- Diamond Bar
- Hacienda Heights
- Chino Hills
- City of Industry
- Alhambra
- Arcadia
- Pasadena
- And More
Call us today at 888.500.2801 or contact us online.
