Maison Law helps injured workers in California through the workers’ compensation process. Accidents can happen anytime, and many of them happen at work. While some jobs are riskier than others, one thing is always true: workers’ compensation insurance is crucial for your recovery. Our team is here to help you make your way through the claims process. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more.
Should You Get a Lawyer?
As an employee in California, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim after an injury or illness in the workplace. But you don’t technically need a lawyer to file a claim. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get one, particularly if you have to take time off of work to deal with injuries or illness. Our team can help you by:
- Explaining your options
- Helping you file your workers’ compensation claim and guiding you through that process
- Gathering your medical records and other evidence
- Negotiating with insurance companies for better benefits or a settlement
- Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
Like any injury situation, we want to make things easier for you. Getting hurt at work, no matter what job you have, makes everything more difficult. Our lawyers will be there to support you as you work on getting better.
What Employees Are Eligible For Workers’ Compensation in California?
California has some of the most comprehensive laws that protect workers in the entire country, including those that revolve around workers’ compensation. In terms of coverage, every employee or worker in California has the right to file for workers’ comp after an accident in the workplace, since the law requires every employer to provide workers’ comp insurance.
At the same time, there’s certain jobs and industries that see more workers’ comp claims, and not surprisingly, they revolve around riskier work environments. Here are a few of the more common types of employees that may need workers’ comp:
- Construction workers
- Carpenters
- Machine operators
- Assembly line workers
- Quality control inspectors
- Production supervisors
- Mechanics
- Maintenance technicians
- Teachers
- School administrators
- Guidance counselors
- School custodians
- Librarians
- Retail Workers
- Truck drivers
- Forklift operators
- Logistics coordinators
- Delivery drivers
- Farm workers
- Housekeepers
- Office workers
- Miners
- Equipment operators
- Agricultural inspectors
- Crop pickers
- Sales representatives
- Warehouse associates
- Order pickers
- Inventory managers
- Shipping and receiving clerks
- Factory Workers
- Food Service Workers
- Warehouse Workers
- Union Workers
- Dock Workers
- Healthcare Workers
- Maritime Workers
Obviously, not every work environment is the same when it comes to the risk for injuries or illnesses. Still, no matter what industry you work in, you generally have the right to file a workers comp claim if an accident happens. That said, though, it’s important to know how you can properly respond to protect your rights.
Contact Maison Law For Workers’ Compensation Support in California
If you’ve been hurt or gotten sick at work due to unsafe conditions, you have a number of potential options as an employee. Filing a workers’ comp claim can help, but managing serious health issues is always challenging. At Maison Law, we understand how it impacts your work and personal life. Our workers’ compensation lawyers will be there to help you. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about how we can support you through this process.
