Ventura Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Trusted Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Ventura, CA

Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Ventura in workers’ compensation claims involving workplace injuries, denied benefits, construction accidents, and disability disputes.

Ventura’s economy includes tourism, hospitality, healthcare, construction, government employment, and local retail businesses throughout the downtown and coastal areas.  Employees working in physically demanding environments may suffer serious workplace injuries involving lifting, repetitive motions, falls, and orthopedic injuries.

MOST COMMON JOBS IN VENTURA CAUSING INJURY:

• Hospitality injuries
• Construction injuries
• Healthcare worker injuries
• Retail/service injuries
• Government employee injuries
• Ventura Fairgrounds

COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN VENTURA:

• Back injuries
• Slip and fall injuries
• Wear and tear to body
• Construction accidents
• Hospitality worker injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Repetitive stress and strain injuries

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Ventura:

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 after a workplace injury in California?  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 in Ventura?

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 Ventura or the surrounding Ventura County area, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer to discuss your workers’ compensation rights and legal options at (818) 830-1910.