California Workers’ Compensation

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If you are hurt while at work, you are entitled to compensation. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help to ensure that you receive any necessary medical treatments and compensation for your injuries. If you have been injured on the job, call the Law Office of Weltin, Streb & Weltin as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.

Because Americans spend so much of their lives in one workplace or another, injuries on the job are common. These injuries are as varied as the different types of jobs they can be sustained in, from specific injuries such as a slip-and-fall accident to cumulative trauma injuries that develop overtime due to repetitive movements at work such as carpal tunnel syndrome from an office job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in 2010 alone, one out of every twenty-five workers suffered a workplace injury, with the construction industry holding the unfortunate title for most workplace deaths per year.

California has a specific system for workers’ compensation claims. It is a balanced system to benefit both workers and employers in the event of a workplace injury. If a worker is injured at work, their employer is required to provide certain benefits to the worker, no matter who is at fault, even if the worker was entirely to blame for the injury. However, the other side of the equation is that the employee generally can’t sue the employer or their coworkers for negligence: The recovery is limited to what can be received through the California workers’ compensation system.

However, that does not mean that a claim can’t be filed against another responsible party that had a part to play in the injury. Called a third party or civil case, these claims can be brought against the manufacturer of a defective product which was responsible for the injury, or a non-employee who caused or added to the injury in some way. In these cases, both a civil lawsuit as well as a workers’ compensation claim can be awarded to the injured worker. At the Law Office of Weltin, Streb & Weltin, we have a great deal of experience in both personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, ensuring that no matter what avenue is required to get you compensated for your injuries, we can help you.

The Law office of Weltin, Streb & Weltin can help you navigate your workers’ compensation claim and help you get back on your feet as soon as possible. We will make sure you receive the largest settlement you are entitled to and will investigate your case diligently to discover any third-party involvement. The consultation is free and confidential; call us today at (510) 251-6060.