Return To Work And Benefit Cutoffs In Los Angeles

California employees who suffer a workplace injury receive workers’ compensation benefits. When you reenter the workforce after an injury, the California return-to-work policy directly affects your benefit payments. Navigating these changes requires guidance from a trusted attorney who understands your situation.

At the Law Offices of David H. Black, we have helped injured workers across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley for over 35 years. Our firm, built on family values and 75+ years of combined experience, handles your claim like you are one of our own.

How Does Returning To Work Affect My California Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

The following is what happens:

• Workers’ compensation benefits usually stop if you return to full pay and full duties.
• If you are working in a modified or light-duty job and earn less than before, you may still get partial benefits called “Temporary Partial Disability.”
• If your employer cannot offer a modified role, you may qualify for a Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB).

Since insurance companies often rush injured workers back to unsuitable positions to reduce their financial obligations, you need a Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyer like ours to push back.

What Is The Timeline For Workers’ Compensation Benefit Decisions In California?

Meeting deadlines is crucial in a workers’ compensation case. Here are deadlines and timelines to follow in your case.

• You must report your workplace injury within 30 days.
• Employers must give you a claim form within 1 day of learning about your injury.
• Temporary disability payments should begin within 14 days of your claim.
• If you return to work, benefits may change immediately based on income or doctor evaluations.

These deadlines and changes are not flexible. Even a small mistake can lead to a benefit cutoff. Our workers’ compensation attorney will help keep your case on track and protect the benefits you have earned.

Let Our Workers’ Compensation Team Fight For Your Benefits

At Law Offices of David H. Black, we treat your case as if it were our own. We serve clients throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Santa Monica and the San Fernando Valley. Call us at 310-315-7373 or fill out the online form for a free initial consultation. We are ready to help.