Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Ridgecrest and surrounding Kern County communities in workers’ compensation claims involving workplace injuries, denied medical treatment, disability disputes, and insurance carrier delays.
Ridgecrest includes defense-related employment, government contractors, engineering work, construction industries, transportation-related employment, and outdoor labor industries near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Employees working in physically demanding industries may suffer injuries involving lifting, repetitive stress, heavy equipment operation, falls, and orthopedic injuries.
MOST COMMON JOBS IN RIDGECREST CAUSING INJURY:
- Government contractor injuries
- Defense industry injuries
- Construction injuries
- Heavy equipment injuries
- Outdoor labor injuries
COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN RIDGECREST:
- Back injuries
- Heavy equipment injuries
- Construction accidents
- Shoulder injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Slip and fall injuries
- Transportation-related injuries
Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Ridgecrest
What happens if my employer disputes my workers’ compensation claim?
You need to immediately contact us at (818) 830-1910.
What benefits are available after a workplace injury in the aerospace industry (Lockheed Martin)?
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.
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.
If you were injured while working in Ridgecrest or the surrounding Kern County area, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer to discuss your workers’ compensation rights and available benefits at (818) 830-1910.
