Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation Claim Assistance

Thank you for considering the law office of Thomas DeBenedetto to support your workers’ compensation claim.
Since 1992, clients have received the maximum settlement & disability benefits possible from one of the most experienced workers’ comp attorneys in San Diego.

The Professional Law Office of Thomas DeBenedetto

Over 1 Billion in Benefits Recovered on the Behalf of Our Clients

Over 30 Years of Experience in Workers’ Compensation Claim Rights for the Injured

Pay No Fees If We Don’t Win

Immediate Medical Treatment for Your Injuries

Maximum Settlement & Benefits for Your Case

Free Same Day Case Evaluations

Denied & Delayed Cases Accepted

Stress & Psychological Cases Accepted

Workers' Compensation Claim Process

Understandably, most employees who have sustained an injury or illness on the job are unfamiliar with completing the entire workers' compensation claim process. Our law firm assists injured employees in seeking the best possible settlement on work comp claims that are frequently complex and lengthy with the following:

File Application

Medical Treatment

If your claim for work injuries is accepted & admitted by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier, our law office will promptly select a treating physician from the Medical Provider Network established by the workers’ compensation carrier as required by law. An examination will be scheduled with medical treatment for injuries immediately. We will document all medical appointments to be eligible for mileage reimbursement.

Temporary Disability

You may be qualified for temporary disability (T.D.) payments if your work injury stops you from performing your regular job while you’re recovering. If you meet the following criteria, you may be eligible to receive payments equal to 2/3 of your weekly average income:
• Your company does not provide you with alternate work that pays your regular earnings while you recover.
• Our examining physician suggests that you are totally disabled and cannot perform any work at all.

Delayed Claim

If the workers’ compensation claim is delayed, the carrier has 90 days from the date of
knowledge of your claim to investigate and make a decision regarding acceptance or denial.
During this delay period, our law office will ensure that the workers’ compensation insurance
company pays up to $10,000 in medical care.

Denied Claim

If your worker’s compensation claim is denied, the insurance carrier is not required to pay
temporary disability benefits or provide medical care. The firm will utilize its resources to find a
treating physician who will accept the workers’ compensation claim and medical expenses on a
lien basis. The claim will likely settle or proceed through litigation and trial.

Claim Settlement

If a workers’ compensation claim benefits settlement is proposed before trial, a recommendation to
accept or proceed with the trial will be made. Our office will wait until you have achieved
maximum medical improvement if a settlement is accepted. A medical report will indicate your
percentage of permanent disability and future medical expenses and care needs. Both are used
to calculate the approximate value of your claim, and then a settlement demand is formulated.

Trial Representation

Workers' Compensation lawyer Thomas DeBenedetto has over 30 years of trial litigation experience. Our firm is aggressively focused on winning the case rather than settling for a dime less than you deserve. Expect the trial to be scheduled within a period of six to twelve weeks from the requested date.

Time delays can sometimes occur.

Visit the law office of Thomas DeBenedetto if you have been injured on the job and want representation from an experienced workers' comp attorney to receive maximum settlement. Gain a complete understanding of our firm's successful approach to helping clients get the best compensation benefits they are entitled to for over 30 years. Schedule a free consultation today.