Moorpark Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Dedicated Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Moorpark, CA

Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Moorpark and Ventura County in workers’ compensation claims involving workplace injuries, denied treatment, disability disputes, and job-related injuries.

Moorpark is a growing suburban community with employees working in education, healthcare, retail, construction, service industries, and local businesses throughout Ventura County.  Workers in physically demanding jobs may suffer injuries involving lifting, repetitive motions, falls, and orthopedic injuries.

MOST COMMON JOBS IN MOORPARK CAUSING INJURY:

• Construction injuries
• Service industry injuries
• Office workplace injuries
• Delivery driver injuries
• School/education employee injuries

COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN MOORPARK:

• Back injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Wear and tear to body
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Construction accidents
• Slip and fall injuries
• Delivery-related injuries

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Moorpark:

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 are available for a work injuries in Moorpark?

In California, workers’ compensation is comprised of four primary benefits.  These include:

1. Temporary total disability compensation
2. Permanent disability compensation
3. Medical treatment for a work-related injury
4. 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 happens if my workers’ compensation claim is denied after a serious workplace injury in Moorpark?

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.

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If you suffered a workplace injury in Oxnard or Ventura County, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer to discuss your legal rights and workers’ compensation benefits at (818) 830-1910.