Work-related injuries can be physically and emotionally challenging. If you have been injured on the job, it is important that you act quickly to protect your rights. The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Solimon | Rodgers, P.C., have the insights and experience to fight for you. We’ll help you obtain the workers’ compensation benefits that you are entitled to, and we’ll handle the complex legal aspects of your claim so you can focus on resting and recovering from your injuries.
Workers Compensation Entitles
Injured Workers to Benefits,
Regardless of Fault
If you were injured on the job, you are very likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In California, these benefits include:
- Medical care: Medical care benefits cover treatment for your injury. You will be treated by a doctor in a special network called the Medical Provider Network, and your treatments will be dictated by medical treatment guidelines that detail different types of treatments for common workplace injuries as well as the frequency and duration of these treatments. Medical care benefits also provide reimbursement for travel to and from your medical appointments and any travel you are required to do to pick up prescription medications.
- Temporary disability benefits: These benefits come into play if you are temporarily unable to work or if you are unable to perform certain aspects of your job and experience reduced wages. Temporary disability benefits are intended to replace the income you would have earned but for your injury.
- Permanent disability benefits: If you are permanently partially or totally disabled from a workplace injury, you are entitled to payments for loss of future earnings. The amount of the payments you will receive is dependent upon the impairment percentage provided by your treating physician. That percentage will be converted into a permanent disability value and then a dollar value using guides provided by the State of California.
- Job displacement benefits: If you are unable to return to your previous job, you are eligible for a supplemental job displacement voucher, valued at $6,000, to use for things related to finding a new job, such as licensing and exam fees, tools for training programs, computer equipment, or placement/ resume services. As an alternative to the voucher, your employer may offer you alternative work that meets the following criteria:
- At least 85% of the salary of your prior job
- Is a reasonable commuting distance from your home
- Lasts for at least 12 months
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What Causes Workplace Accidents?
Workplace injuries are often unavoidable. Hazards go unnoticed or
unaddressed, leaving an opportunity for workers to be injured.
Common causes include:
Job-related tasks
Workers who are required to lift or carry heavy objects frequently, work from high places, or handle potentially dangerous situations are more likely to sustain a workplace injury.
Work environment
The work environment can have significant impact on an employee’s physical health. Slips, trips, and falls due to hazards in the workplace are common, as are chronic conditions due to poor air quality, asbestos, poor work area setup, or a hostile environment.
Organizational procedures
Many companies fail to provide adequate safety training for employees. Even if the company provides training, there may not be sufficient resources for all employees, and employees may be encouraged to cut corners to get the job done quicker.
Common Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Workplace accidents can result in a wide variety of accidents and
injuries. Some of the most common include:
1.
Injuries related to slips, trips, or falls.
Slip and fall accidents are extremely common workplace incidents that can result in broken bones, fractures, sprains, lacerations, or back injuries.
2.
Repetitive Movement Injuries
Muscle strains or repetitive strains can cause severe, long-term pain for employees. These types of injuries most commonly occur when an employee is manually lifting heavy objects, using an improper lifting technique, or is doing very repetitive movements with no breaks.
3.
Motor vehicle accidents
Any employee who operates a motor vehicle, or works near motor vehicles, is at risk for a collision. Collisions which involve an individual being struck by a vehicle can be extremely serious, causing traumatic head injuries, bone breaks, severed limbs, or death.
4.
Exposure to substances
Employees who work around hazardous materials or chemicals are more likely to develop chronic conditions related to their respiratory systems, skin, or eyes.
5.
Ergonomically incorrect working conditions
Employees who work in office spaces where they don’t have an ergonomic setup, may develop chronic conditions such as back and neck and shoulder pain, along with carpal or cubital tunnel that travels down their entire arms and also may cause severe numbing and tingling in their upper extremities.
6.
Toxic and or hostile work environment
Employees in hostile work environments may suffer from undue stress, anxiety, loss of sleep, internal issues which can become debilitating.
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Steps to Take after a Workplace Accident
Report Your Injuries to Your Employer
It is crucial that you report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. Employers and their workers’ compensation insurers may try to deny your claim if it was not reported in a timely manner. If you are unable to report your injury due to the severity, ask a friend or family member to do so for you.
Seek Medical Attention
Your first priority is your health. Make sure to promptly seek medical attention for your injury. It’s wise to seek medical attention even if you don’t think your injury is severe. Certain injuries, such as overexertion, burns, or whiplash, may get worse over time. In addition, it’s critical that you have an official record connecting your
Report Your Injuries to Your Employer
It is crucial that you report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. Employers and their workers’ compensation insurers may try to deny your claim if it was not reported in a timely manner. If you are unable to report your injury due to the severity, ask a friend or family member to do so for you.
Seek Medical Attention
Your first priority is your health. Make sure to promptly seek medical attention for your injury. It’s wise to seek medical attention even if you don’t think your injury is severe. Certain injuries, such as overexertion, burns, or whiplash, may get worse over time. In addition, it’s critical that you have an official record connecting your
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The insurance company will have a team on their side–so should you! At Solimon | Rodgers, P.C., we bring many decades of experience to your claim and will fight for you to get the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident, don’t wait; contact Solimon | Rodgers, The Kings of Workers’ Compensation, for a free consultation.
