Workers Compensation Defense California
If an employer is uninsured and an employee is injured, the employer will have to pay the expenses out of pocket. The employer will also be subject to potential penalties and even liens against property if they fail to abide by the Labor Code. I was injured at work and was tired of "insurance company doctors" that just wanted to prescribe medication and send me on my way.
Additionally, undocumented workers are also eligible for workers’ compensation granted they meet all other eligibility requirements. In contrast, independent contractors and certain other workers, including some volunteers, household workers who are employed by a family member, and others, are not able to file for workers’ compensation benefits. With more than 130 years of combined experience, our award-winning attorneys know California’s workers’ compensation system inside and out. We are widely recognized as Northern California’s authority on workers’ compensation law by our peers and our past clients due to our history of success in even the most complex, hard-fought cases. Perhaps more importantly, we are known for taking care of our clients and making them feel at ease as their cases progress.
Our firm understands that the manner in which we cater to your needs plays a part in the result our clients desire, and to ensure our clients are provided with a high level of service, we give clear, timely, advice. We focus entirely on workers’ compensation, which allows us to pour all of our time, resources, and efforts into helping people get back on their feet. If you were involved in an on-the-job accident or suffered a work-related illness, Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers can help you work to recover the benefits you need to get back on your feet. Since 1994, our firm has been helping injured workers throughout Northern California fileworkers’ compensation claims and secure needed benefits.
A personal injury and wrongful death case is subject to a two-year statute of limitations, whereas a nursing home abuse case has a two-year statute of limitations from the time of discovery or the incident date. For product liability, the statute of limitations is either two years from the incident date or two years from the date of its discovery, with a ten-year statute of repose. Medical malpractice cases must be filed three years after the incident or one year after the error occurred. Victims of personal injuries in Oakland may be entitled to compensation and punitive damages. A compensatory award pays a person for physical injuries suffered, whereas a punitive award punishes a party who behaved inappropriately, negligently, or despicably.
A lot of people who are injured on the job don’t quite understand the workers’ compensation system and how it can assist them. In California, this system is considered statutory and no fault, so it essentially takes the place of most types of common law negligence. The Oakland attorneys at Butler Viadro, LLP, provide personal injury and workers' compensation services to people across California. After being actively involved in the Oakland, CA community for more than 40 years, we have established an expansive network of resources and connections. We put the collective knowledge and experience of our team to work for you.
Our firm believes it is critical to prepare each case for trial. I called Steve a few months into my workers comp claim because I was feeling confused and overwhelmed dealing with my employer and workers comp insurance. He spent over an hour answering my questions, explaining to me my options and the workers comp process in a way that I was able to understand. Steve immediately took control of my case and made sure to get me the best medical care available to me. At the heart of our practice is a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients by providing support, judicious counsel and confidence during difficult times.
Each year there are many recalls and safety warnings issued as the result of defective or dangerous auto parts, including seatback failures. Most traumatic brain injuries are the result of a vehicle accident, gunshot wound, sports trauma, or child abuse. Most cyclists are aware of the dangers of bike travel and take precautions to prevent accidents. Jim Larsen has been helping accident victims in Northern California since 1986.
The workers’ compensation system often feels unsympathetic to injured workers. Employers and their insurance providers want to keep costs as low as possible, so getting benefits from them, including money that you need just to live, can be incredibly difficult. They employ a range of insurance tactics to ensure that workers get only a minimum of what they deserve. They send you to medical providers, like industrial clinics, who have your employer’s and their insurance company’s financial interests at heart, not your best interests. He has primarily represented people who have suffered injuries, many the result of on-the-job injuries. Anthony G. Ratto has dedicated himself to representing injured clients in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases in both jury and bench trials.
Thanks to Ratto Law Firm, P.C. Workers Compensation Attorneys. Has been a such a wonderful experience I don’t have one negative thing to say about them. Our 30-Day No Fee Guarantee gives you the option of getting to know our attorneys and evaluating their abilities, before you fully commit to pursuing your case with the Franco Muñoz Firm. We help you get the best possible result and compensation in your case. Get started today with a free, confidential, evaluation of your case.
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