3 FAQs About Orthopedic Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

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3 FAQs About Orthopedic Injuries and Workers
Compensation
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• The process of obtaining workers compensation
  for your on-the-job injuries seems quite
  straight-forward until you actually sustain an
  orthopedic injury at work and start asking too
  many questions.

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FAQs

• What can I do if my employer contests the
  validity of my workers comp claim and doubts
  that I was injured at work?
• What should I do if my employer is demanding that
  I return to work to perform my usual duties after
  my orthopedic injury?
• If I get injured at work, does it mean I can be
  excused from work for any number of days I want?

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What can I do if my employer contests the
validity of my workers comp claim and doubts
that I was injured at work?

• The best way to prove to your employer that your
  orthopedic injury is indeed work-related is to
  hire a Los Angeles workers comp attorney, who
  will
• review your claim
• order a medical evaluation from a competent
  physician
• get a compensation carrier to perform an
  investigation into your claim and
• negotiate with your insurance company and the
  insurer of employer to verify your claim.

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What should I do if my employer is demanding that
I return to work to perform my usual duties after
my orthopedic injury?

• If you are unable to return to work due to an
  orthopedic injury and your doctor has proof
  that your injuries make it impossible for you to
  work in your usual capacity seek legal advice
  of an Los Angeles orthopedic injury attorney to
  get an official excuse from work.
• If you were assigned a light duty program after
  an injury and yet your employer asks you to
  perform a task that doesnt fit your program, let
  your lawyer do the talking.

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If I get injured at work, does it mean I can be
excused from work for any number of days I want?

• No. Under California workers compensation laws,
  you can be excused from work for the day after
  suffering an on-the-job injury. In order to get
  an official excuse from work for a prolonged
  period of time, its vital to report your
  orthopedic injury to your physician and employer.
• However, its not advised to speak to your
  employer without seeking legal advice of an
  attorney first. Contact the orthopedic injury
  attorneys at Law Offices of William Kropach to
  evaluate your case in a free initial consultation.

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Contact

• Law Office of William Kropach

• 6345 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 222
• Encino, CA 91316
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Website https//www.williamkropach.com/Contact.sh
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