Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Compton and South Los Angeles in workers’ compensation claims involving workplace injuries, denied medical treatment, and disability disputes.
Compton includes transportation, warehouse, shipping, logistics, industrial employment, and construction industries throughout South Los Angeles. Employees working in physically demanding industries may suffer injuries involving lifting, repetitive motions, warehouse accidents, and transportation-related injuries.
MOST COMMON JOBS IN COMPTON CAUSING INJURY:
- Warehouse injuries
- Transportation injuries
- Shipping/logistics injuries
- Construction accidents
- Heavy lifting injuries
COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN COMPTON:
- Back injuries
- Construction injuries
- Warehouse accidents
- Forklift injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Compton
What should I do if my workers’ compensation claim is denied after a serious workplace injury?
Immediately call us at (818) 830-1910.
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 benefits may an injured worker in Compton receive?
In California, workers’ compensation is comprised of four primary benefits. These include:
- Temporary total disability compensation
- Permanent disability compensation
- Medical treatment for a work-related injury
- Job voucher or qualified injured worker compensation
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.
If you suffered a workplace injury in Compton or the surrounding South Los Angeles area, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer regarding your workers’ compensation rights and legal options at (818) 830-1910.
