San Diego Longshore Lawyer Straight Talk
“Here we give it to you straight. We might even tell you something you rather not accept. But it will be the truth. The unvarnished, unsweetened, unabashed truth.” San Diego Longshore Lawyer – Bill Turley
San Diego Longshore Lawyer - Bill Turley
Longshore Lawyer Straight Talk
Here is the deal with the Longshore Act. If you qualify for Longshore benefits, you will usually receive more money benefits than a shore based worker (i.e., a worker only entitled to State of California workers’ compensation benefits) with the same injury or disability. While that is not always the case, it is the case more than 90% or more of the time. Longshore temporary disability benefits and permanent disability benefits are usually more than State of California benefits. That is not to say that you shouldn’t file a State of California claim at the same time as your Longshore claim – because you should.
If you are a seriously injured Longshore worker – you should file a Longshore Act claim(s) and a State of California claim(s). Why? Because you can usually see the Judge a lot quicker in a State of California workers’ compensation claim sooner than with a LHWCA claim. And you should file your application with the WCAB as soon as possible. Meaning, you should have your State claim filed the same time as your Longshore claim.
In other words, you need to prepare today for the insurance company cutting off you benefits or not approving needed medical care today. This is the number one reason why you need to lawyer up before your benefits are cut off. If you get an LS-207 Notice of Controversion in the mail – – don’t wait to hire the best Longshore Lawyer you can find. This is how the Longshore insurance company tells you they are denying your claim.
The LHWCA is a wages driven workers’ compensation system. Meaning, the higher your wages – the more money benefits you can receive. Because of this, the battle over your average weekly wage may be the most important battle in your case. And because of this the insurance companies and their lawyers will run hard at reducing your average weekly wage at trial. Be ready for it.
We Can Help – Today
The Turley Law Firm and their staff are ready to help you immediately. You deserve help from a lawyer who understands your situation and how to help you in this difficult time. We fight hard to get you the best medical care. Our San Diego Longshore Lawyers fight hard to get you all the compensation which you are entitled under the law. Our goal is help you get your life back together.
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Call a San Diego Longshore lawyer at The Turley Law Firm at 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540.
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We have been doing this since 1987. We know what we are doing.
Your employer’s Longshore Act insurance company wants to limit the amount of compensation it pays to you, the injured worker, and uses the complexity of the system to do so. These smoke clouds and complex legal issues can create hard fought disputes and getting the compensation you need and deserve usually requires the help of an experienced Longshore Act attorney. That is when you will need a seasoned San Diego Longshore Act lawyer fighting for you to make sure you receive maximum payment of your benefits and competent and comprehensive medical care for your injuries.
Helping Injured Longshore and Harbor Workers Since 1987:
Since 1987, we have represented injured LHWCA workers. As our client, we will utilize our experience and reputation to ensure that you receive the highest amount of compensation in the fastest time possible. We are committed to helping you through this difficult time. We have a reputation of excellence and have a high success rate in helping clients obtain maximum recovery for their injuries.
Call a San Diego Longshore lawyer at The Turley Law Firm at 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540.
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