What A Work Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
Every year, many work injury lawyers help hundreds of victims obtain fair compensation. No-fault workers’ compensation programs in California aim to provide financial help to workers who get injured on the job. These programs also cover medical care for such victims of work injuries.
California state law has provisions wherein employers need to buy insurance to provide compensation and medical care to their employees who are hurt on the job. This insurance ideally covers medical care expenditures and lost wages, among others benefits. Unfortunately, just and adequate payment is given only in a few cases. Most of the time, third party insurers handle such compensation cases and they, in their quest to make a profit, either deny or limit the claim amount. In such a scenario, one should consult a work injury attorney. Such professionals are armed with the knowledge and skill to help you obtain justice and fair compensation.
Workers’ compensation attorneys can help you recover the proper compensation to which you are entitled. For example, a work injury lawyer can help you with the following scenarios: an injury resulting from an accident as a consequence of assigned or regular duty; back problems; carpal tunnel syndrome; mental health issues; stress-related problems; heart attacks; illnesses; or strokes. These problems can be a consequence of the inadequate health standards maintained by your employer at your workplace.
Why not hire a personal injury lawyer for such cases? Work injury lawyers are expert professionals who have expertise in handling work injury cases in California. Personal injury lawyers generally do not. Further, a personal injury attorney will only work on a contingency fee basis and the workers’ compensation system limits the amount a personal injury lawyer can ask for. In short, among other reasons, finding a good personal injury lawyer is far more difficult than finding a good work injury lawyer.
If you work for a California employer, it is required under the California Workers’ Compensation Act that an employer ensure the safety of its employees. Anyone who gets injured on duty is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. It also limits the employer’s and co-workers’ liability.
It is therefore advantageous to enlist the services of a reliable work injury lawyer to handle such cases. Such a professional will help you get compensation that will not only include medical bills and lost wages, but also any expenditure incurred as a consequence of the injury.
People who find themselves unable to return to their former position may be able to claim training money for whatever new skills they need to learn. In addition, compensation may also be claimed for any long-term rehabilitation expense.
If your injury is due to your employer’s negligence, then you must consult a work injury lawyer to handle your case. Such professionals help you claim benefits like state and city retirement disability, social security disability, short-term and long-term supplemental disability, among other benefits.
Do not rely upon your employer and its insurance company to make a fair settlement. We have the skills and know how to get you fair compensation. Our firm has the expertise and experience to handle such claims. We have expert lawyers who can handle your claim efficiently and effectively so that you are able to concentrate on your health and recovery.
*This column is for general information and may not apply in every situation. You should consult with a competent professional for the appropriate answers to your specific situation. This column is not intended to initiate any attorney-client relationship.