Ep. 106 6 Powerful Tips About Delayed Status in CA Workers' Comp
Release Date: 04/09/2025
Understanding Workers’ Comp Denials in California
Work Comp Talk Podcast
In Episode #120 Host Carmen Ramirez shares an exclusive live webinar held every month by our sponsor Pacific Workers. Bilal Kassem, co-founder of Pacific Workers, breaks down the most common pain points in the workers’ comp system including claim denials, delayed benefits, and navigating the complex legal process. Learn Bilal's journey from defending insurance companies to representing injured workers, revealing why even the most serious cases are often overlooked, unless you understand the system inside out. This episode is packed with practical, attorney-approved tips...
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Work Comp Talk Podcast
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Work Comp Talk Podcast
In episode #118 of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez and Eric Farber, CEO of Pacific Workers, expose the rise of fake legal ads targeting injured workers. Learn how lead-gen companies disguise themselves as law firms, what red flags to watch out for, and how to protect yourself when choosing legal help. Need real help? Call Pacific Workers at (800) 606-6999 for a FREE consultation. This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, Northern California’s Best Lawyers for Injured Workers. What You’ll Learn in this episode: The difference...
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Work Comp Talk Podcast
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Ep. 116 What is a QME in CA Workers' Comp?
Work Comp Talk Podcast
If your treating doctor and the insurance company don’t see eye-to-eye on your work injury, a Qualified Medical Exam (QME) could decide your entire case. In this episode of Work Comp Talk, we unpack the QME process with expert insights from Pacific Workers CEO, Eric Farber. Whether you're just starting your California workers’ comp claim or heading into a QME appointment, this episode will prepare you with everything you need to know. 🔍 What you’ll learn: What a QME is and how it differs from your regular doctor How QME doctors are chosen—and why deadlines matter What to say...
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Work Comp Talk Podcast
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Ep. 114 Reimbursements in California Workers' Comp
Work Comp Talk Podcast
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Ep. 113 Second Opinions Save Claims!
Work Comp Talk Podcast
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Work Comp Talk Podcast
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Ep. 111 Where's My Workers' Comp Check?
Work Comp Talk Podcast
Are you STILL waiting on your workers' comp check? You're not alone. In episode 111 of Work Comp Talk Podcast, we dive into one of the most frustrating realities injured workers in California face—delayed benefits. We break down: 🔹 Why these checks take so long 🔹 What the system isn’t telling you 🔹 Steps you can take if your payment is late Whether you’re currently injured, supporting a loved one, or just trying to understand your rights—this episode is a must-listen. Real talk. Real cases. Real answers. Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly insights into...
info_outlineIf you’re an injured worker in California and just received a delayed status notice on your workers’ compensation claim, this episode is a must-listen.
In Episode 106 of Work Comp Talk, Carmen is joined by workers’ compensation attorney Bilal from Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, to unpack one of the most frustrating parts of the workers’ comp system: the delayed status. What does it mean? Why do insurance companies send it? And most importantly—what are your rights and options when it happens?
Whether your injury is a specific incident or a cumulative trauma injury developed over time, this episode will give you real, practical answers about what’s happening behind the scenes of your claim.
You’ll learn:
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1. What a delayed claim status means and why insurance companies issue it
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2. How long insurance has to investigate before making a decision
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3. What benefits (like medical care or temporary disability) you are and aren’t entitled to while your case is delayed
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4. How to access support through State Disability Insurance (SDI) and whether you should consider long-term or short-term disability
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5. The most common reasons why delayed claims end up denied
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6. Why having the right legal representation can make or break your case
If you’re stuck in workers' comp limbo and feeling ignored, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next, this episode is designed to empower you with the right knowledge and next steps.
Don’t navigate a delayed claim alone.
Get a FREE consultation from Pacific Workers – the top-rated workers’ compensation law firm in California with a 98% success rate. Visit www.pacificworkers.com.
Listen now to understand your rights, get clear answers, and take control of your claim.