If 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:

• 1. What a delayed claim status means and why insurance companies issue it

• 2. How long insurance has to investigate before making a decision

• 3. What benefits (like medical care or temporary disability) you are and aren’t entitled to while your case is delayed

• 4. How to access support through State Disability Insurance (SDI) and whether you should consider long-term or short-term disability

• 5. The most common reasons why delayed claims end up denied

• 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.