Workplace Injury Claim Process

For a workplace injury involving a third party in Los Angeles, California, you need to consider both workers' compensation and possibly a third-party liability claim. Here's what you need to know:
- **Workers' Compensation Claim**: File a DWC-* form with your employer.
- **Third-Party Liability Claim**: File a personal injury lawsuit against the third party.
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For temporary benefits related to a workplace injury in Los Angeles, California, you may be eligible for Temporary Disability (TD) benefits under workers' compensation. Here are the steps:
- **Workers' Compensation**: File a DWC-* form with your employer to start the process.
- **Temporary Disability Benefits**:
- TD benefits are provided if your injury prevents you from working.
- Benefits usually cover two-thirds of your average weekly earnings.
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No, DI (Disability Insurance) and TD (Temporary Disability) are not the same as SDI (State Disability Insurance). Here are the distinctions:
- **DI (Disability Insurance)**: Provides short-term benefits to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
- **TD (Temporary Disability)**: Part of Workers' Compensation, covering work-related injuries or illnesses, providing benefits if you cannot work temporarily.
- **SDI (State Disability Insurance)**: A California program that includes both DI and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits for eligible workers.
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