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You Do Not Need to Prove Fault in a Workers Compensation Case but You Still Might Need an Attorney

Workplace injuries can be very stressful and painful, and they might keep you from returning to your regular routine for a very long period. Workers’ compensation laws were established for just this reason: To safeguard workers from these situations, and ensure that they have appropriate money for significant medical bills and time off work.

Regrettably, a lot of qualified employees mistakenly think that submitting a workers’ compensation claim also entails establishing fault against their company. We at PLBH wish to assist clients in overcoming this misunderstanding and realizing their legal rights. Our knowledgeable team is prepared to assist you in pursuing benefits if you were hurt in a work-related accident in California. Contact us at (800) 435-7542 for help.

Why Do I Not Need to Show Fault for Workers’ Compensation?

A workers’ compensation case does not depend on the concept of negligence, unlike personal injury claims. In order to safeguard the rights of accident victims, the state of California developed a “no fault” workers’ compensation system.

This is because numerous professions, particularly white-collar office jobs, can pose substantial risks to employees. In fact, it is a legal requirement for all companies to hold workers’ compensation insurance and to notify the authorities of any employee injuries as soon as they become aware of them.

You Are Entitled to a Variety of Benefits Under Workers’ Compensation Insurance

The following benefits are available to you under workers’ compensation legislation without harming your employer: coverage for your medical costs, all expenses associated with job retraining if you are no longer able to do the job you were doing, benefits for disabled people (both short- and long-term), and benefits upon death for dependents or spouses.

Therefore, since you don’t need to establish negligence, your lawyer’s major role in a workers’ compensation claim will be to demonstrate that your injuries genuinely occurred on the job or as a result of the nature of your work.

For instance, unless a significant amount of typing is actually required for your job, you cannot assert that you suffered from a repetitive occupational injury like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Get The Compassionate Advice You Need

You can trust our team at PLBH to defend your rights because we have years of experience negotiating workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability cases throughout Southern California.

Although many workers’ compensation claims are dismissed the first time around, we can help you request an appeal and push forward on your behalf. Regardless of your employer’s role in your workplace injury, you are entitled to get your legal benefits from the insurance company — let us help you immediately. Call us at (800) 435-7542 to get started.