Southern California Work Accident Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious work related accident in California which resulted in physical injuries, you should hire competent legal representation immediately to protect your rights as an injured worker. Throughout the United States, workers are injured in their place of employment everyday, and many of these seriously injured workers are not aware of their legal rights. At the Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV, our compassionate work accident attorneys have extensive experience in the area of on the job injury law, and we are available to provide you with a free consultation. Contact the Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV immediately to discuss your on the job accident with an experienced California job injury lawyer.
Every year in the United States, millions of workers are injured while on the job. Many of these injuries occur when state and federal guidelines are either not enforced or ignored by employers, managers, and co-workers. It is the responsibility of an employer to provide his or her employees a work environment which does not pose unnecessary hazards. Employers must also provide training for employees in safety and emergency procedures, the duties that the employee will be performing, and the correct usage of machinery.
The consequences of work related accidents differ in every instance, some accidents result in minor injuries, some in terminal diseases, some in permanent disabilities, and some in fatal injuries.
The following are some 2003 U.S. work injury and work related fatality statistics:
- 5,575 employees in various types of professions sustained fatal injuries in the work place.
- More than 660 employees died as the result of falls in the workplace.
- More than 4,365,000 workers suffered work related injuries.
- By age, workers between 35 and 44 made up the highest majority of fatally injured workers with 1,329 employees suffering fatal injuries.
Depending on the type of accident you were involved in, as well as the extent and severity of the injuries you suffered, you may be eligible for certain benefits in the State of California, including:
Temporary Disability Benefits - If it is determined by a qualified physician that your injuries will prevent you from performing your work duties for the period of time for which your disability is being treated, you may be able to receive Temporary Disability benefits.
Permanent Disability Benefits - If it is determined by a qualified physician that your disability will affect your ability to work for a long period of time, by limiting the work duties you may perform, you may be able to receive Permanent Disability benefits.
With the representation of an aggressive and experienced Long Beach work accident attorney, you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your pain and suffering, future medical costs, loss of wages, loss of future wages, and other work accident related expenses. It is imperative that you contact an attorney as quickly as possible to ensure that your claim is filed within the statute of limitations. Otherwise you may not be able to recover compensation for your injuries.
