Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Oxnard in workers’ compensation claims involving warehouse injuries, agricultural injuries, construction accidents, and denied medical treatment.
Oxnard is one of Ventura County’s largest employment centers, with workers employed in agriculture, warehouse operations, manufacturing, transportation, shipping, healthcare, and construction. Employees working near Oxnard Harbor, industrial facilities, and logistics centers may face physically demanding and high-risk working environments.
MOST COMMON JOBS IN OXNARD CAUSING INJURY:
COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN OXNARD:
Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Oxnard:
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 Oxnard?
In California, workers’ compensation is comprised of four primary benefits. These include:
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 Oxnard?
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.
