Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Santa Paula and Ventura County in workers’ compensation claims involving workplace injuries, denied medical treatment, and disability disputes.
Santa Paula, known as the “Citrus Capital of the World,” has a workforce employed in agriculture, packing operations, warehouse work, outdoor labor industries, and local businesses throughout Ventura County. Employees performing physically demanding work may suffer injuries involving repetitive motions, lifting, equipment use, and orthopedic injuries.
MOST COMMON JOBS IN SANTA PAULA CAUSING INJURY:
COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN SANTA PAULA:
Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Santa Paula:
Can repetitive motion injuries qualify for workers’ compensation in California?
Yes. This is called a cumulative trauma claim.
A cumulative trauma injury is a repetitive motion injury. The most common cumulative trauma injury claim made, is usually orthopedic in nature. This cumulative trauma injury develops from repeating the same motions over and over at work. Such injury can even come about due to repeated bending or because of work tasks performed in awkward physical positions. Due to the repetitive motions performed, our bodies wear down resulting in injuries. Many common orthopedic cumulative trauma injury claims include: carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, neck pain, and lower back pain (often involving sciatic nerve pain). In addition to the common orthopedic injuries, there are many other cumulative trauma claims including headaches, high blood pressure, cardiovascular or heart-related matters, upper gastro intestinal cases, including acid reflux, and lower gastro intestinal such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or hemorrhoids. Cumulative trauma can also involve toxic exposure, hearing loss, skin rashes, sleep issues, sexual dysfunction and urological disorders. Cumulative trauma can also involve psychological and emotional disorders including stress, anxiety and depression.
What workers’ compensation benefits are available after a heavy lifting injury?
In California, workers’ compensation is comprised of four primary benefits. These include:
If death results from a work-related injury, then the surviving dependents (total or partial) may be entitled to any benefits that accrued while the injured employee was alive. Surviving dependents may also be entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits, including burial expenses if the death was job related. Questions as to causation and the amount of such benefits vary with each claim. Similarly, there are specific time limitations to file a death claim with the workers’ compensation appeals board.
It is important to note that the above benefits are not the same as those one may receive in civil cases. For example, there is no compensation for pain and suffering under workers’ compensation law.
What are the time limits for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
There are various statutes of limitations that apply to filing a workers’ compensation claims and these can be extremely complex. Generally, you would want to file within 1 year of the injury.
What happens if my workers’ compensation claim is denied after a serious workplace injury in Santa Paula?
Most workers' compensation claims are denied. This means that the employer is denying all responsibility for a work-related injury. In the event of a denial, you should consult with an attorney. Do understand that when there is denial of a workers' compensation claim, you will likely not be receiving any workers' compensation benefits. In the event you cannot work and also are not receiving wages, contact the Employment Development Department (EDD) or any other company/system to check your eligibility for benefits.
Call us immediately at (818) 830-1910.
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If you were injured while working in Santa Paula or Ventura County, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer to discuss your workers’ compensation rights and legal options at (818) 830-1910.
