Workers’ Compensation
Any injury that arises in the course of your work is considered a workers' compensation case.
Chalk Law Office represents injured workers throughout California in a wide range of workers’ compensation matters, including serious orthopedic injuries, cumulative trauma claims, permanent disability disputes, denied medical treatment, psychiatric injuries, and vocational disability issues.
Attorney S. Bradley Chalk has extensive experience handling complex permanent disability rating issues, AMA Guides disputes, and litigation before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
While many workers’ compensation claims proceed without significant dispute, legal representation may become important when benefits are delayed, medical treatment is denied, permanent disability is disputed, or the injured worker is unable to return to work.
Lawyers representing injured workers are paid out of a settlement at the rate of normally 15-20%.
Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI)
Chalk Law Office represents disabled individuals seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits throughout Northern California.
Representation includes initial applications, reconsiderations, hearings before Administrative Law Judges, and related disability issues involving complex medical and vocational evidence.
Because every disability case presents unique medical, employment, and functional issues, each matter is reviewed individually before representation is accepted. Lawyers representing claimant’s in social security disability cases receive a percentage of past owed benefits, usually 25%, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Industrial Disability Retirement
At this time, Chalk Law Office is not accepting new Industrial Disability Retirement matters.
Consultation Requests
Prospective clients are encouraged to briefly describe their situation through the office consultation request form. Relevant medical records, notices, or other documents may also be submitted for preliminary review.
Because every matter is reviewed individually, consultations are generally scheduled after preliminary review of submitted information.