How do I benefit?

If you are laid off from your job, then you can sign up for unemployment benefits from the government until you “get back on your feet”. The duration of these benefits is limited, however they are a lifesaver for many people. You must have been laid off to be eligible, however, as opposed to having quit or been fired. You must also furnish proof that you are looking for a new job in order to continue receiving benefits, and there may be other requirements depending on your state, such as a certain amount of time worked at your employer before your claim is filed.

Sign Me Up!

Unemployment insurance is not something that you have to sign up for, but rather is paid for by taxes imposed on employers in most states, with three states requiring a minimal input from the employees. There is, however, no need to sign up for this program. After working with your employer (usually at least a year) you become eligible for these benefits.

How do I Claim My Benefits?

Contact your state unemployment insurance agency to file a claim. The agency will help you determine if your time worked and wages earned make you eligible for the benefits. Contact the agency as soon as possible after becoming unemployed for the best results. Keep in mind that it may take a couple of weeks before your first check arrives. Also make sure that you know the information such as your employer’s address and your dates of employment or your claim may be delayed until you can get this information to your unemployment insurance agency.

How do I Retain Benefits?

You must file claims either weekly or biweekly as determined by the unemployment agency and answer questions regarding any earnings you have made during the period, and job offers or refusals or work, etc. These claims are usually filed over the telephone or by mail, and are necessary to your continued eligibility.

When you are asked to report to your local Unemployment Insurance Claims Office or One-Stop/ Employment Service Office, you must do so on the date and time that you are asked to do so. Failure to report at the correct date and time can result in termination of your benefits. You must also continue to meet the eligibility requirements of your state to retain your benefits.

Can I be Disqualified?

The answer is “yes”. If your reason for leaving your last job is due to anything other than a “lack of work”, then a determination will be made as to whether you are eligible for continued benefits. These determinations are made based on appropriate State laws and applicable federal laws. If you are denied benefits, you have the right to file an appeal. You must file this appeal within a certain time frame to be qualified, and your employer may file an appeal as well if they do not agree with the determination made.

Your unemployment benefits are the result of a federal attempt to curb economic slumps and help affected workers get back to work without affecting their lives overmuch. The benefits were never intended to be a permanent replacement for work, and will end after a certain amount of time, however for their duration they are to act as a wage replacement.

Your reimbursement can be in a variety of different ways. If you got two fingers sliced off in a factory, you may get your medical bills paid and money for loss of wages as well as your recovery or rehabilitation paid for. Now not all companies offer all of those if any.

Some companies may have a worker’s compensation plan that offers one, two, or none of those benefits. If you were to die on the job, your company may give you what can be considered life insurance. This means that they may give you a monthly or weekly sum to your family because of your death.

Along with those benefits a business that already has work men’s compensation insurance for their clients or employees won’t have to worry about any legal action against them. Most businesses think they are saving money by not having this, however they are actually losing money. The reason they are losing money is because even if one person gets seriously injured and sues the business, they will pay more than they would have if they had insurance.

With this they may have had to pay one of the three plans, where a court of law might find the business or employer guilty enough to pay all three plans. That would of course leave them with a huge bill that could have easily been avoided.

Another important advantage of having workers compensation insurance is that the employees will feel safe and secure. The safer your clients or employees feel, the harder they will worker and the longer they still stay with you If you treat them right, they will stay and work hard at all times.

Insurance for workers compensation is important in any sense. Don’t be a fool and settle for less to save a few bucks. As an employer take it upon yourself to get workers compensation through a private insurer to save your company money and give your employees what they need to feel safe and stay around.

In other words, do not make a decision based primarily on price or coverage, because a great deal by those measures means nothing if the company goes out of business or mismanages your claim. Before your worry about what kind of policy you need, find the right company first, because picking the wrong one can cost you plenty in dollars as well as in frustration.

First things first
If you do not have a copy of your driving record, usually obtainable for a small fee at the state motor vehicle agency, then you will not be privy to some of the most important information affecting your eventual coverage and its cost. One lady driver in Los Angeles wondered why her rate had skyrocketed and couldn’t seem to get a straight answer from the insurer. What she learned later should encourage you to “know thyself” in this regard, as well.

Forgetting for a time about her premium’s rising cost, the lady got a copy of her driving record as part of a job application, and noticed that a minor fender-bender had been recorded as an injury accident requiring hospitalization. Bingo! When this error was corrected, her policy premium fell to a third of its previous cost, and she even received a check to refund the overcharges. Don’t assume anything about your driving record if you haven’t seen a recent printout of it.

“Know thyself,” indeed. And you need to know about your car as well as your driving habits. Before shopping for a company get a firm idea of what you need in coverage, which is a function of the value of your auto, its condition, the distance you regularly travel, any installed anti-theft devices, your age and those of any other drivers, previous insurance details and other factors. Things will go a lot faster, and a lot smoother, if you have all your “ducks in a row” and keep the information at your fingertips during the company and policy “comparison shopping” process.

Fact-finding tips
There are various companies and government agencies that monitor and rate the insurance industry. Standard & Poor is a well-known rating service, and your own state’s insurance commissioner is also a good a source of information. As you start shopping companies, choose ones that have high ratings, sufficient cash reserves and a good business reputation.

Now, reputation can be difficult to assess at times. A company that has been in business for many years, one that is apparently trusted by millions of other people, can still be a poor fit for you for other reasons mentioned here. And a smaller, newer firm may be an excellent choice, but how do you find out? After checking with Standard & Poor and your state insurance office, you should also canvass your friends, neighbors and co-workers for their own experiences. Referrals are still one of the leading ways that insurance companies obtain customers.

When you have several companies selected, then it’s time to rate them on a number of additional factors. The most important is probably the method of contact, that is, whether you deal with the insurance company through an agent or directly. If you are not wise to the ways of insurance coverage, you may need a helping hand through the process, and that’s how agents make their living – by taking care of you.

Service with a smile?
If you don’t need taking care of, you can buy your policy wherever you want, even online (after doing some more investigating, of course). The next thing you want to know is about the company’s customer service. You want to be treated respectfully and cordially when you buy your policy, and you certainly will expect the same in the event of an accident. Check the Better Business Bureau and the online insurance forums to find out about the service quality of the various companies.

The amount of service, and where it can be obtained, may also be important to you. That is, if you are a busy professional who travels a lot, it may be important to have an insurer with a national office network, its own claims centers and people who will make your claims process a fast, efficient one. Again, if you don’t mind handling all the details yourself, in exchange for a lower policy premium, then that will affect your decision.

When you need roadside assistance, have to file a claim, or have any other problem, you want to know that you can reach someone day or night, weekend or holiday. Larger companies normally have call centers staffed around the clock. You want to know that your claim or other service request will be handled swiftly, effectively and, of course, professionally. Statistics for claims processing are often available on a company’s website, and you can always request this information directly.

Comparing auto insurance companies can be a bit complicated at times. There are a lot of them out there, and many varied facets of coverage to be compared. Everyone wants to save money, of course, but your safety, and that of your family, has to be the overriding consideration.

Workers’ compensation laws cover employees who fall ill while they are working, or get injured on the job. State law requires that every employer should have taken out a workers compensation disability insurance, although there may be a few exemptions. Payment for medical bills and compensation for wages lost are part of the benefits of this policy. However customarily, only a two thirds portion of your wages will be paid and not the entire amount.

When preparing to make a claim, at the outset you should inform your employer of your accident. The necessary forms to be completed for the failing of a claim would normally be provided to you by your employer. If this is not done, you should contact the workers’ compensation office in your state, without any delay.

Social Security Disability

You must have both a medical condition which satisfies the criteria of the Social Security, as well as have been employed in jobs that are recognized by Social Security in order to qualify for these benefits. If someone is not able to work for more than a year owing to a condition of disability, usually benefits in the form of monetary aid are paid. The procedure to submit an application takes roughly 2 to 3 months. After this there is another waiting period of 6 months before the check can be collected.

- If you have been rendered permanently or temporarily disabled you should make a claim right away. Usually in order that a claim may be entertained there is a time frame within which the claim should have been submitted most often within 30 days of the date of injury or start of sickness.

- In making your claim if you are in need of any assistance or have any queries you should contact the Labor Department of your state, Social Security Administration or the Workers’ Compensation Board in your state.

- You should think about buying disability insurance whilst you are hale and whole. You could first find out from your employer exactly what kind of insurance coverage they are geared to provide and then get the permission to get a supplementary cover. When you calculate, assess if the benefits you are eligible to receive are sufficient to live the kind of life you are accustomed to. If not, you should think about also buying personal disability insurance.

Note: The information provided here is general. You should contact the workers’ compensation offices for specific information to suit your individual circumstances and also about disability insurance and related benefit programs.

All job site accidents are covered by California’s (or other states’) workers’ compensation laws.  But the benefits are limited and the injured worker never gets fully compensated for his/her full lost wages, and never for pain and suffering. Filing a law suit against the responsible third party (not the employer) is essential to the possibility of a worker’s receiving full compensation.

 Many industrial accidents are caused by the negligence of a third party, such as a subcontractor, a vehicle driver, equipment operator or an equipment manufacturer. It is therefore essential to always file third party claims against the responsible parties in a job site accident. In this way the injured worker has the benefit of recovery through both the civil court and workers’ comp system concurrently.

Often in California, both claims may ultimately be resolved together through a third party Compromise and Release settlement. This can occur through mediation with all parties present, including the workers’ compensation representative/attorney who is seeking statutory workers’ comp lien reimbusement from the civil settlement for comp benefits paid.

Interesting Settlement

In April, 2009, Michael D. Goforth settled the following case:

Court/Branch:  Contra Costa Superior Unlimited Jurisdiction, Martinez, CA

Case Name: Gary Taylor v. Confidential refinery owner and Confidential Scaffold Contractor

Judge: Hon. Barbara Zuñiga, Dept 2

Mediator: Hon. Raul A. Ramirez (Ret), Sacramento, CA

Date of Settlement: April, 2009

Type of case: Industrial/negligence

Settlement amount: $1,500,000.00 ($65,000.00 from Refinery Owner, $1,435,000.00 from Scaffold Co). This case settled following one full day of mediation. The settlement was a third party Compromise and Release wherein intervenor agreed to waive its $322,614.17 industrial lien.

Counsel:

Plaintiff counsel: Michael D. Goforth, Goforth & Lucas Law Partnership, 2300 Clayton Rd., Suite 1460, Concord, CA; Phone: 925-682-9500; Fax: 925-682-2353; email mdg@goforthlucas.com. Mr. Goforth also represented the plaintiff in the workers’ compensation claim  filed October 26, 2006.

Facts

On August 3, 2006, plaintiff, then 51, was working as a pipefitter for Timec Company, Inc. inside of a Martinez, CA flexicoker reactor, during a refinery “turnaround” (shutdown).

The reactor is a multi-story cylinder with a circular metal dipleg (pipe) running vertically through its center.

The scaffold within the reactor consisted of steel planks connected in a rectangular configuration around the dipleg which left a gap between the metal planks and the dipleg. Brand covered the gap with wooden planks and plywood to prevent workers   from falling through the scaffold deck in the areas near the dipleg..

At the beginning of his shift plaintiff entered the reactor and began looking for a power source to connect his electric grinding tools.  When plaintiff stepped near the dipleg, a wooden board gave way and plaintiff’s right leg plunged through the deck to waist level.

Plaintiff’s left leg hyperflexed under his weight. Plaintiff was able to halt his downward plummet  by his elbows, shoulders, and large body size which kept him from passing entirely through to the floor below. Plaintiff fell forward with a twisting motion onto both hands and arms. He was able to get himself out of the hole and down a 7 foot ladder. First aid was rendered on site and plaintiff tried to continue working over the next several days, but noted progressive pain in his left knee. Within a few days of the accident plaintiff also complained of soreness all over as well as localized pain to his right shoulder.

Ultimately, plaintiff’s injuries were diagnosed as: left knee derangement, right and left shoulder ruptured tendons, and L2-3 and L4-L5 disc herniations. In November 2006 plaintiff underwent arthroscopic partial medial and lateral meniscectomy of the left knee. In December 2007 plaintiff underwent open rotator cuff repair of the right shoulder.

In February 2007 plaintiff returned to work for 43 days but stopped due to progressive pain in his shoulders, back and left knee. In January 2008 Plaintiff underwent left total knee replacement and did not return to work thereafter due to worsening back pain.

Plaintiff had worked for Timec for 6 months and as a pipefitter intermittently prior to that time for several years. Plaintiff’s contended that his injuries prevented him from returning to work as a pipefitter.

Plaintiff’s contentions:

1.)   Scaffold Co. failed to safely build and maintain the scaffold that the plaintiff was using;

2.)   Refinery, as owner operator of the reactor, failed to protect the integrity of the work site or insure project safety;

3.)   Employer,  failed to inspect the worksite or properly train its workers.

4.)   Plaintiff could never return to work as a pipefitter as a result of his injuries.

Defendants’ contentions:

1.)  Plaintiff was inattentive to an open and obvious hole in the scaffold;

2.)  Scaffold Co. was not liable since it appeared that one of the contractors working on the project modified the scaffold;

3.)  Plaintiff’s back injuries were non-industrial since the medical file doesn’t mention plaintiff’s back complaints until some 5 weeks post-accident;  

4.)  Refinery had no liability because Scaffold Co. was responsible for the scaffold construction.     

Intervenor’s contentions:

1.)   There is no evidence that the employer did anything or failed to do something that caused the subject accident;

2.)   Intervenor is entitled to full reimbursement of benefits paid (medical $231,259.14, indemnity $91,355.03) pursuant to LC § 3850, et seq.

3.)   Any comparative fault assessed against the plaintiff may not be imputed to the employer.

Experts: At the time of mediation the parties had not yet retained experts.

In the workers’ compensation case,  AME Joel Renbaum, M.D. reported that plaintiff’s back injuries were reasonably related to the industrial,  that plaintiff may require spine surgery in the future and that plaintiff has a 35% impairment of the Whole person.

When your business is in need of compensation insurance but you can’t find the proper provider to get it you may become quite frustrated quickly. Businesses are now becoming very reliant on the help of workers compensation insurance just in case any injuries do happen in the work force.

No employer wants to have to deal with a large court battle due to an injury that happened while an employee was working, so having some sort of insurance can really help avoid such a situation.

There are many different insurance companies all across the United States with each offering different types of insurance for workers compensation. You will want to look through all your options to ensure that you are getting exactly what you need and want. Don’t find yourself settling with the first provider that you find as they may only offer a few of the things that you need while another provider offers not only everything you need, but more.

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There are many online business associations available to help you get the right compensation insurance that will match your businesses needs and expectations. Depending on your business there are various insurance options available. If you have a business that tends to be more of a high risk for injuries occurring in the workplace you may find that some of the insurance options may not cover everything you need or the rates are really high.

The joyess part of finding some sort of workers compensation now has become really simple. With the vast advancements of the Internet there are many companies that are located online and offline that are willing to offer your business some sort of insurance opportunity.

It doesn’t have to become a huge struggle to find the right compensation insurance for your business as there are so many companies offering various types of insurance that cover many areas. Some insurances cover injuries but others may not, some could cover injuries to and from work, but others could exclude this. You want to look at all the possibilities available so you can find the right option for you and your employees.

No business wants to struggle finding some sort of insurance for their business or they’ll be less likely to get it. With the vast opportunities available in each and every state you can easily find yourself the perfect workers compensation insurance that will meet every single one of your needs.

By simply looking into the many options available and comparing all the pricing options that you could encounter you should be able to sum your selection down to at least two different insurance agencies to go with. Then you will want to compare the various things that you’ll have coverage for and how much it will cost to have to make your decision. You want an insurance that will cover everything your employees may want, even though you will find some things may not be there.

Make finding workers compensation insurance for your business easier. By looking around at the many options you have available you could quickly find the right insurance for your workers and ensure that they’ll be compensated for any accidents or injuries that occur in the work place.

If you suddenly find yourself out of job because of disability, do not lose hope. There is disability insurance and benefits program that you can avail in the US to help you tide over the times you were disabled and thus off work.

Employer disability insurance program

Majority of employers offer medical, dental and life insurance benefits to their employees nowadays. On top of that, some offers disability benefits, which can range from short-term disability and long-term disability, or both.

You may want to know what your own company can offer you. Read the copy of your employee’s manual or contract of employment. Your human resources officer can also provide you valuable information regarding your company’s disability insurance policy.

State Disability Insurance

Some states offer disability insurance benefits to those who are not covered by their employer’s disability benefits, or when there is no insurance provided at all. The following states, among others, offer disability insurance benefits:

•    California

•    New York

•    New Jersey

•    Hawaii

•    Rhode Island

Funds for disability insurance benefits in California come from contributions provided by employees. A portion of their paychecks forms part of the state fund. Those who cannot work because of disability unconnected to the job may file money claim to replace their lost income from such fund.

The California State Disability Insurance also covers cases of women who cannot report to work because of pregnancy or those who takes time off to take care of ill relatives or a newborn child.

Workmen’s Compensation

For employees who are not qualified to State’s Disability Insurance, they may claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Disability Insurance. Almost all states in the country require private and public employers to develop this type of disability insurance.

If you have been injured on the job or developed a job related sickness, you may file your claim under Workmen’s Compensation if your claim cannot fall under the State’s Disability Insurance.

Social Security disability benefits

The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits under the following programs:

1.    The Social Security disability insurance program

This program pays benefit to you and certain family members if you have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.

If your child’s disability started before the age of 22, he/she may also qualify for benefits on your earnings record.

2.    The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program

This program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

You may call SSA, visit their website or consult with a Social Security Law attorney to know how to avail SSA disability benefits.
Bear in mind however, that SSA imposes strict qualifications and proof of severe medical conditions to be eligible to SSA disability benefits.

Veterans’ disability insurance

For service members and veterans, the US Veterans Benefits Administration can give those benefits under either two programs; (1) the disability compensation and (2) the disability pension.

The disability compensation is given to service members and veterans who suffer at least 10% disability because of military service. The disability contemplated here includes physical injuries, physical and mental diseases, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

On the other hand, disability pension is given to eligible wartime veterans who have limited income and cannot work, or who are 65 years old or older.

These are just some of the various disability insurance benefits that you may avail of depending on your existing condition, coverage and qualification. Communicate with a proper government agency regarding your claim or consult with an attorney who has specialization on the matter.

In pursuing your disability insurance benefits, our credible and skilled Los Angeles lawyers will ensure that you will receive the rightful claim that you deserved.

You will get advice on the website on what loss runs are, how you can obtain them or better still have WorkComp’s company obtain them for you on your request.

Built on the fact that workers compensation insurance is one of the vital points of any business, yet the systems in place are complicated and inefficient, the Workers Compensation Group works towards changing the way the systems work, to favor business owners, without changing the core fundamentals of Workers Compensation Insurance.

WorkComp’s company has professional and dedicated affiliates who ensure they take advantage of obvious opportunities on behalf of business owners to offer the most competitive quotes in California.

Unlike other standard Insurance firms that take up to three weeks to get a quote, the Workers Compensation Group can deliver your quote within a day of your request as long as all underwriting information is complete or it may take a few days for business owners who have claims history.

To get quote rates, you only need to visit the website and have an agent call you, or call the customer care who will be more than ready to assist you or better still, you can create your own account and access all information about workers compensation insurance rates quotes.

It is imperative to note that all affiliates of WorkComp’s company do not issue an Insurance certificate for workers compensation verbally on phone or online. It only has to be official in writing following a written formal request from you the business owner to ensure professionalism is maintained and also to have proof of coverage.

You are sure to get risk quotes from various affiliates of WorkComp’s company on businesses such as; restaurants, hotels/Motels, Breweries stores/Retail (all classes), Wineries, bakeries/Cracker Mfg., Janitorial, Bowling Centers/Billard Halls, Auto Services & Repair, Physicians, Manufacturing & Assembly and Clubs (Country or Golf).

If your business is established, has over 10 employees, prides in a favorable claim history and makes over $15,000 annual premium you are among the target risks of all affiliates of WorkComp’s company.

Thanks to technology, all you have to do is to describe your needs at the website and have access to free rate quotes on all insurance plans for your small, medium and large employee groups. The main aim of WorkComp’s company and its affiliates is to ensure all employers access the right programs that help them grow and improve each year. There are thousands of opportunities out there that business owners don’t have access to, or don’t even know the opportunities exist. WorkComp’s company is positioned strategically to identify all possible opportunities that will work for you, help improve your business and above all get the most competitive workers compensation insurance rate quotes.