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Ep. 145 - How Much Is a Serious Work Injury Worth in California?

Ep. 145 - How Much Is a Serious Work Injury Worth in California?

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 Episode 145: What You Need to Know About Severe Work Injuries in California If you suffered a severe work injury in California, the severity of your injury may determine how much compensation and long-term benefits you receive. Serious injuries unlock benefits that minor injuries never will. Not all work injuries are treated the same. In California workers' compensation, serious and catastrophic injuries unlock benefits that minor injuries never will, including higher payouts, extended disability benefits, and even lifetime pensions. In this episode, hosts Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem explain: What legally qualifies as a serious work injury How permanent disability ratings are calculated Why a higher disability percentage = significantly more compensation When injured workers qualify for life pensions How catastrophic injury classifications unlock extended benefits Common mistakes that cause workers to undervalue severe injury claims Key Insights: Serious injuries are those that result in a permanent disability rating once the worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI). A minor injury may result in a 1–5% rating, while severe injuries (like spinal damage) can reach 50% or more, drastically increasing claim value. Workers rated 70–99% permanently disabled may qualify for life pension benefits, with payments adjusted for cost of living. Catastrophic injuries (such as amputations or severe burns) can extend temporary disability benefits up to 240 weeks, far beyond the standard 104 weeks. Why does this matter? If you don't understand how severity affects your claim, you risk: Accepting low settlement offers Losing access to long-term benefits Missing out on lifetime financial support If you've had a serious work injury in California, knowing your rights can make a big difference. It helps to get the right guidance so your injury is properly classified and you get the benefits you're entitled to. This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers' compensation law firm in Northern California. With over 10,000 cases won and more than $350 million recovered for injured workers, we are here to help if you've suffered a workplace injury. Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources: https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/ Follow Us on Social Media for More Content! 🔹 Website: www.workcomptalk.net 🔹 Sponsors: www.PacificWorkers.com 🔹 TikTok: @pacificworkers 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a new episode #WorkComp #InjuredAtWork #LegalRights #DisabilityClaims #WorkersCompensation #InjuryAwareness #CaliforniaLaw #InjurySupport #Workcomptalk #LegalHelp #Pacificworkers
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