Workers' Compensation Attorney in Pasadena, California

Mendez and Sanchez - Workers' Compensation Attorney in Pasadena, California

If you are unable to work as a result of an injury or illness that occurred on the job in Pasadena, you might be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. When a workplace injury occurs, you may find yourself losing out on paychecks, accumulating medical bills, and being overwhelmed with paperwork. This can be an extremely stressful and uncertain time.

Fortunately, California law protects workers from negative fallout related to work injuries by requiring employers to carry workers compensation insurance.

What is Workers’ Compensation and How Does It Work?

Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that is purchased by an employer to protect their workers from job-related injuries and illness. It offers a safety net for injured workers so that they are not left with no job and no money while trying to recuperate from an injury. Some jobs can be hazardous, and it shouldn't be the responsibility of the worker to deal with all the consequences that come with an injury.

Under the California Workers' Compensation Act, individuals who are hurt at work can receive different kinds of financial support to cover their injury-related expenses. This includes:

Unlike a personal injury claim, workers can receive benefits despite being at fault for a job-related accident. However, injured workers can not recover compensation for damages normally awarded in a personal injury claim.

Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

The top three leading causes of work-related injuries make up more than 84% of all nonfatal injuries at work. This includes:

Overexertion and Repetitive Motion Injuries

Overexertion injuries can happen when a worker uses excessive physical effort to do a task and becomes injured. This includes lifting, pushing, turning, holding, carrying, or throwing.

Repetitive motion triggered by stress or strain on some part of the body is because of the repetitive nature of the task. Common repetitive tasks include lifting boxes, typing on a computer, using a ten-key machine, sitting for long hours, and working on an assembly line.

Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common on-the-job injuries. They account for 25% of annual injury cases, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Falls at work involve falling from slippery floors, from tripping, and from heights like ladders, roofs, scaffolding, or various other structures.

Injuries from Contact with Equipment and Objects

Contact with equipment and objects refers to injuries that occur when a worker is struck by something or runs into something. This can include a worker being hit by a moving object, running into or being pushed in front of an object, being crushed in equipment, or being caught in wire or rope. It may also include incidents like a worker being struck or crushed by collapsing structures, equipment, or materials.

Workers' Comp Can Also Cover Occupational Illnesses

Along with being hurt, workers can also get sick with an illness because of their job. When this happens, workers compensation insurance is designed to help cover some of the costs.

Work-related illnesses include diseases that arise from hazardous work environments or workplace exposures. Some typical illnesses that happen at work include:

Cases involving occupational illness are complicated for a few different reasons. One of the main reasons is that you will have to prove that your illness was caused by your job, and not from some other factor like genetics or something that occurred during your personal time. This is even more complicated by the fact that a lot of illnesses develop gradually, which makes them harder to notice and to pinpoint the origin.

What Should I Do If I Am Injured On the Job?

If you get hurt in the course of your employment, you should always report the incident, injury, or condition as soon as possible to your employer. This is necessary even if an injury appears minor. This, because injuries that seem minor at first can become much more severe in the coming days or weeks.

For instance, an injury that may seem like only a strained muscle can turn out to be a sign of long-term nerve damage. Or a sore low back from lifting a heavy object could be a disc herniation that needs surgery.

Further, you should always have a work-related injury assessed by a medical professional. This is the only way to find out the extent of your injury, and what can be done to recover. This is especially important for stress or repetitive motion injuries. In this case, making changes in the ergonomic environment might not only heal the injury, but help to prevent injuries to others. Further, to protect the long-term ability of a worker to maintain and carry on in his or her job.

Lastly, waiting too long to report an injury on the job may foreclose your right to claim any kind of workers' compensation benefits.

Should You Get In Touch With a Pasadena Workers' Compensation Attorney?

Consequently, if sustain an on-the-job injury in Pasadena, get in touch with the Pasadena personal injury attorneys at Mendez & Sanchez. Don't go through these difficult times alone. We are here to assist you with your case. We understand the causes and effects of work accidents and injuries. Additionally, we understand the laws and regulations related to workers' compensation in California and will work to maximize the compensation you receive.

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