Los Angeles Workers Compensation Lawyer
If you’ve been injured while performing your job, or become ill as a result of work conditions, you may be entitled to compensation and should consult with a Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyer immediately. Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that employers must carry in order to provide medical treatment and financial compensation for employees who are injured on the job. The program was put in place by the federal government, but each state has its own particular laws to govern the program making it important that an experienced attorney is contacted.
The Los Angeles injury attorneys at Lerner and Rowe have the knowledge and experience to make sure that you get the compensation that you’re entitled to. Call 310-INJURED to start your free, no obligation consultation today.
California Workers Compensation Claims
In California, even companies with a single employee are required to carry workers compensation insurance. The state also requires companies to follow very specific rules for workers’ compensation claims. For example, your employer must provide you with a workers’ compensation form within one business day after the injury or illness is reported. They face additional deadlines for returning a copy of the completed form to you and forwarding it to the claims administrator. Claims are monitored by the state’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC).
The process of getting your workers’ compensation benefits can be complicated and difficult to navigate, especially when you’re sick or injured. A Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyer from Lerner and Rowe can take care of all of your legal needs so that you can focus on what matters most–your health.
Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Injuries
Many people are under the false impression that workers compensation claims mainly apply to jobs that involve physical labor, such as construction. The reality is that injuries can happen at any type of workplace. Regardless of the type of work, employers have an obligation to create and maintain a safe environment for their employees.
The Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorneys at Lerner and Rowe have successfully represented clients that have suffered from the following workplace injuries:
- Slip and fall injuries
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Electrocutions
- Burn injuries
In extreme cases, our attorneys have represented people that have suffered catastrophic injuries from workplace accidents and families that have lost loved ones due to wrongful death caused by a workplace injury.
Workplace Injury Causes
As mentioned above, an employer is obligated to create and maintain a safe working environment. If they fail to do so then they may be liable for damages if their actions or inactions led to your injuries. Our Los Angeles injury lawyers have served clients that have suffered injuries due to:
- Poor lighting conditions leading to slips, trips, and falls
- Liquid being left on the floor
- Uneven carpet, tiles, or other walking surfaces
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Worn out extension cables and power strips
- Inadequate safety equipment
- Coworkers mishandling equipment or tools
If an employer’s negligence or recklessness caused you to be injured then a Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyer from Lerner and Rowe can help make sure that you get the compensation that you’re entitled to.
Contact a Los Angeles Workers Compensation Lawyer
In an ideal world, your workers’ compensation benefits would be approved for a reasonable amount of money and length of time. You’d have the time off from work you need to recover and you’d receive further assistance if you’re unable to return to work.
That’s not always how it works, of course. In the real world, the company’s doctor could downplay the extent of your injuries. Your benefits could be denied, or you could be pressured to return to work too soon. Additionally, you may be granted benefits for only a brief period of time when you’re disabled for an extended period, or even permanently.
If you’re denied workers’ compensation benefits, or you think you’ve been offered less money than you’re entitled to, contact Lerner and Rowe today. Our attorneys have more than 240 years of combined experience getting injury victims across the country the money that they deserve. You can reach us by phone at at 310-INJURED or online through LiveChat and secure contact form. One call, that’s all and you’ll quickly discover why Lerner and Rowe is one of the most trusted personal injury firms in the nation.