The Workers Compensation Attorney Group

Construction is a thriving business in Orange County, CA. But it has a number of hazards that come with it. There are some common things that cause injuries on construction sites, including falling objects, collapsed infrastructure and roofs, scaffolding falls, defective machinery, straining or lifting with construction materials, vehicle accidents, open trenches, and uncovered holes. Poor oversight of workers and inefficient management on the worksite can also contribute to the danger. If you have been injured on a construction worksite, The Workers Compensation Attorney Group can help to settle a workers’ compensation claim on your behalf. We will make sure you understand your options under the law and that the responsible parties for your injury are held accountable. Compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and other benefits are among the benefits you may be able to receive. We will make sure your claim is handled properly and we will fight for your every right.

Every employer in California must provide a safe and healthy work environment, within reason, for every employee. Still, accidents can occur where people work in spite of the best provisions for safety. The National Safety Council holds that a workplace injury occurs at intervals of approximately 7 seconds every day, all day.These accidents include such injuries as broken bones, cuts, lacerations, and punctures, as well as sprains, tears, and strains. There are occupational illnesses that can occur, often accompanied by soreness and pain. Some workers manage to aggravate pre-existing conditions. There are many potential causes for workplace injury, including machine entanglement, contact with equipment or objects, vehicle accidents, overexertion, falls from heights and falling objects, violence in the workplace, and falls, trips, or slips.

The workers’ compensation claims process is complex in California. You will need the cooperation of your employer, your doctor, and your employer’s hazard carrier to move forward. The insurance company will have doctors and lawyers representing them. Our role at The Workers Compensation Attorney Group is to be sure you comprehendall the potential benefits available to you and to assist you in properly filing a claim. We are also here to defend you if you do not feel you are being unfairly delayed or denied.

An injury to your hand, arm or wrist can complicate your ability to perform your job in a number of ways. Lacerations, strains, breaks, and – most devastatingly – amputations can affect you for either a short time or for a lifetime. Hand injuries occur to those whose jobs are primarily physical and require heavy lifting, as well as to those whose jobs are primarily in an office with phones and computers.

The Workers Compensation Attorney Group is here to assist you, no matter the type of hand injury you may have received or how complex your claim is.Among the types of claims we have handled are those including carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tears, wrist injuries, broken bones and fingers, elbow injuries, and injuries involving repetitive motion.

It doesn’t matter whether your injury occurred in a single event or matured over time. If it can be shown to be due to the conditions of your employment, you deserve compensation. We are here to help you get what you deserve!

Your head is key to the able functioning of the rest of your body, and injury to the head often has a definite impact as to the overall quality of your life. The effects of a head injury inflicted on the job can includechronic headaches, difficulty with speech, brain damage, impairment and loss of senses, loss of memory function, and impaired physical or functional ability. Head injuries are scary and diagnosing them can be extremely complex and time-consuming. They may require extensive treatment so that everyday living and completion of job activities becomes terribly difficult.

If you have experienced a head injury at work, you can benefit from the experience of the attorneys at The Workers Compensation Attorney Group. We can assist you to preserve your rights as you navigate the complex process of workers’ compensation claims. We ensure that you receive the maximum compensation to which you are entitled, and our interest in you is personal.

There are a large number of workplaces that require employees to be exposed to increased noise levels. Though employers must provide protective equipment to guard against hearing loss and to monitor the noise level of working environments, there are thousands of claims every year due to hearing loss. Even with the loss of hearing – either totally or partially – many workplace functions can still be performed. This is why hearing loss is sometimes not counted in the category of traditional disability. However, loss of hearing can impact the quality of your life and may entitle you to a claim under workers’ compensation.

If your hearing has been affected by noise at your workplace, you want to be sure to have a qualified workers’ compensation attorney take a look at your case. There are statutes of limitations involved in claiming a workplace injury, so prompt attention is required. The Workers Compensation Attorney Group is here to help you evaluate your potential for compensation. We will also defend you in a settlement hearing or in court and will ensure that you receive the full amount that you are entitled to for your hearing loss.

One of the most inconvenient and disabling types of injuries in the workplace involve knee, foot, or ankle injuries. Knee injuries, broken legs, and ankle strains cause many workers to be out of work for days, or even months. Unfortunately, these injuries occur oftenat work and are often accompanied by extreme pain and discomfort. Surgery with physical therapy is often required for recovery, which can make the process even slower and lengthier.

Slips and falls in the workplace or significant trauma due to a collision with equipment can cause knee, foot, and ankle injuries. Repetitive motions as part of your work assignments can contribute to this type of injury, as well. If you have received a knee, foot, or ankle injury as part of your employment – especially if there was negligence involved in providing you with a safe working environment – you are eligible to ask for compensation. At The Workers Compensation Attorney Group, we employ experienced attorneys that will work for you to be sure you receive all the money and treatment that you deserve for your injury.

Railroad work is particularly dangerous, and railroad workers havehazards that other professions sometimes do not have to deal with. Railroad employees have to deal with railway vehicles that move and can cause injury, electrocution, loss of limbs from machinery incidents, and emission of toxic chemicals, to name a few. Add to that the element of railway repair and construction, and it is no wonder that railroad workers suffer injuries such as broken bones, neck and/or back problems, and – in the most extreme cases – death as a result of injury.

Since workers’ compensation coverage does not cover most railroad employees, the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) has been legislated in order to provide railroad workers many of the same rights and protections for compensation in the event of an injury on the job. Like worker’s compensation for others, a successful claim under FELA can provide payment for the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, and pain. In the case of the death of a rail worker, survivors may be eligible for benefits and payments, as well. We will help you determine whether you are eligible for these benefits.

If your work has required repetitive lifting, pulling, reaching, or carting items, then you are likely prone to shoulder and elbow injuries. Perhaps your shoulders or elbows were damaged in an accident involving machinery, or in a fall at the workplace. You could suffer from a shoulder dislocation, a bone break or fracture, the hyperextension of your elbow, a nerve contusion, or a tear in the rotator cuff.

All of these situations are painful and should be reported as promptly as possible to your employer. Be sure that you keep your own set of notes with regard to the situations which led to your injury. Often, employers will seek to deny injury claims due to events that happened outside of work. Document your actions and have witnesses to corroborate your story, when possible.

You do not have to be intimidated by employer resistance, and you do not have to accept a less-than-fair amount of compensation for your injury. Let The Workers Compensation Attorney Group help you in the workers’ compensation process to ensure that your rights are protected, and your claims are justly compensated. We are on your side and will fight for what is right.

Toxic chemicals are a part of the working environment in many different settings. Hospitals, hotels, and industrial plants all use and store chemicals at places of work. Employees in these places may be exposed to the harmful effects of these chemicals as part of their work requirements. Such exposure often causesasthma, rashes, chemical burns, cancer, and additional  health concerns. Symptoms and injuries caused by exposure to toxic chemicals can last for months or even years; some results are permanent. If an employer has failed to properly train or protect an employee with regard to toxic chemicals, they can be considered liable for these injuries and the costs associated with treating them. Our experienced attorneys at The Workers Compensation Attorney Group can help you understand the options you have and apply for the compensation you could beeligible for.