San Jose Workers' Compensation Lawyer

San Jose Workers' Compensation Lawyer

If you or someone you know recently sustained a work-related injury of any kind, a San Jose workers' compensation lawyer at Accident Lawyers may be able to help. Our law firm takes on all types of workers' compensation claims throughout the San Jose area, including filing claims, handling disputes and negotiation, and filing appeals for denied claims. Our legal team has over 35 years of combined attorney experience to apply to each workers' compensation case we take on.

If you would like to learn more about your right to recover financial benefits after a workplace accident or injury, an attorney at Accident Lawyers can offer you valuable advice and information in order to help you make the right choice about moving forward with a claim.

Rights of Injured Workers
As an employee who has been suffered any type of work-related injury, you have rights. These rights need to be protected to the fullest extent if you are to have the opportunity of recovering the benefits you are entitled to under California workers' compensation law. For example, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim or to support another worker's claim without fear of retaliation by your employer. You have the right to prompt and proper medical care after a work injury. You have the right to seek benefits for medical care and lost earnings if temporarily or permanently disabled. Unfortunately, these rights may be jeopardized due to wrongful conduct by your employer or the workers' compensation insurance company. Do not let this happen to you – involve a legal professional who is experienced in handling workers' comp cases in the San Jose area. Call us today or click here to read more about injured workers' rights.

Your initial consultation with a workers' comp lawyer at our law firm is free. To schedule your case review, call us at 408-317-1664 or fill out a case evaluation form online. We accept phone calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our team is always here to help.

About Workplace Accidents & Injuries

No matter how careful we are or what safety precautions we take, workplace accidents and injuries will still occur. The average adult in the workforce spends at least 40 hours a week at work, and as such the window is wide open to a wide variety of injuries and accidents. Fortunately, any injury that occurs at work or is related to one's job will qualify an employee to receive workers' compensation benefits. This may include:

• Medical benefits
• Permanent disability benefits or temporary disability benefits
• Vocational rehabilitation or supplemental job displacement benefits
• Death benefits (often payable to the surviving spouse and/or children)

Workers' compensation covers all types of work-related accidents and injuries, including those that occur due to worker negligence as well as injuries from the job itself, such as carpal tunnel syndrome from a repetitive motion or back injuries from heavy lifting. Exposure to toxins, loud noises, light or energy at the workplace may also be grounds for San Jose workers' compensation claims, if this exposure causes illness or injury to the worker.

Filing for Workers' Compensation in San Jose, California

Workers' compensation is a "no-fault" policy. This means that the injured worker does not need to prove that someone else caused his or her injuries in order to recover benefits. The worker need only show that they are work-related in order to file a workers' compensation claim and receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled.

It is important to file your San Jose workers' compensation claim as soon as possible following a workplace accident or discovering that an injury or illness was caused by your work environment. Your employer will be required to address your claim and to pay up to $10,000 in medical expenses until your claim is approved or denied. If you do not file a claim within 30 days, however, and this hinders your employer's ability to investigate your claim, this may terminate your right to workers' compensation.

Consult a San Jose Workers' Comp Attorney

An attorney can help an injured worker by protecting his or her rights, taking legal action in the event of employer retaliation after filing a workers' compensation claim, filing an appealif a claim is denied, and negotiating with the employer or insurance company in order to recover a fair settlement on the employee's behalf.

Your initial consultation with a San Jose workers' comp attorney at Accident Lawyers is free. Let us talk to you about your case and how we can assist you in recovering the benefits you deserve. Contact us today!