Thousand Oaks Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Trusted Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Thousand Oaks, CA

Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley in workers’ compensation claims involving repetitive physical stress and strain injuries, denied medical treatment, workplace accidents, and disability disputes.

Thousand Oaks is home to healthcare providers, professional offices, biotech employers, retail businesses, and corporate work environments throughout the Conejo Valley. Workers in office and healthcare settings may experience repetitive stress injuries, lifting injuries, and workplace-related orthopedic conditions.

MOST COMMON JOBS IN THOUSAND OAKS CAUSING INJURY:

• Office injuries
• Auto Mall Injuries
• Healthcare worker injuries
• Biotech/pharmaceutical injuries (Amgen)
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Professional workplace injuries

COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN THOUSAND OAKS:

• Repetitive stress and strain injuries
• Carpal tunnel injuries
• Back injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Slip and fall injuries
• Healthcare worker injuries
• Wear and tear to body

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Thousand Oaks:

Can office workers qualify for workers’ compensation for repetitive injuries?

Absolutely.

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 injury in Thousand Oaks?

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 should I do if my employer disputes my workplace injury claim?

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 while working in Thousand Oaks or elsewhere in Ventura County, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer regarding your workers’ compensation claim at (818) 830-1910.