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Workers’ Compensation
There is often confusion between Personal Injury law and Workers’ Compensation law. Unlike Personal Injury law, if you are injured while working for your employer, you will automatically be entitled to private (or semi-private) insurance disability benefits. In California, employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance, or qualify for self-insurance to cover such injuries. This may cover benefits for lost earnings during recovery from an injury, medical treatment, and compensation for a permanent impairment or disability.
While the Workers’ Compensation system in California is “no fault”, the likelihood that an employers’ insurance rates increasing with every claim is high. While some workers’ compensation claims are processed without challenge, it is imperative that injured workers seek the advice of legal counsel for the inevitable denial or limitation of benefit requests from the insurance provider.
It is imperative that your case is prosecuted properly and that you comply with all filing deadlines and requirements. We will guide you through the maze of paperwork and regulation. Our firm will offer straightforward counsel regarding your claim and present you options and potential consequences on your case.
We understand that workplace injuries not only effect you physically but also your personal finances, your family and your work. Our focus will be to obtain the maximum award possible with the least intrusion to your lifestyle. Our evaluations are done on a case by case basis. We look beyond your direct injury and evaluate the progressive nature of your claim and how it will effect or has affected other parts of your body (and/or your psychological health as well).
Do not delay in consulting us about your case, as missing deadlines or improperly filed paperwork could jeopardize your claim.
We handle all types of workers’ compensation claims, including but not limited to those involving:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder Injuries
- Foot, Ankle, Knee, Leg, Hip Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Spine Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Psychiatric Injuries (anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Cognitive Disfunction (lost memory / intelligence)
- Lung Injuries
- Amputations
- Burns
- High Blood Pressure
- Repetitive Stress due to workplace environment
- Exacerbations of Work Injuries due to Medical Malpractice
- Machine Injuries
We represent clients from every industry, including but not limited to:
- Construction
- Factories
- Auto Delivery
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Farms
- Grocery Stores
- Service Industries of all kinds