Ojai Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Dedicated Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Ojai, CA

Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Ojai and Ventura County in workers’ compensation claims involving workplace injuries, denied medical treatment, and disability disputes.

Ojai is known for its boutique hotels, spa resorts, restaurants, tourism industry, and locally owned businesses. Employees working in hospitality, service industries, retail, and wellness-related businesses may experience workplace injuries involving repetitive stress, lifting, slips and falls, and orthopedic injuries.

MOST COMMON JOBS IN OJAI CAUSING INJURY:

• Hospitality injuries
• Restaurant injuries
• Spa and resort employee injuries
• Service worker injuries
• Slip-and-fall injuries

COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN OJAI:

• Slip and fall injuries
• Back injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Repetitive physical stress and strain injuries
• Restaurant workplace injuries
• Hospitality-related injuries
• Wear and tear to body

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Ojai

What benefits can restaurant and hospitality workers receive workers’ compensation?

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 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 Ojai?

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 were injured at work in Ojai or Ventura County, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer regarding your workers’ compensation rights and legal options at (818) 830-1910.