Larson, Larson & Dauer represents injured workers throughout Santa Maria and Santa Barbara County in workers’ compensation claims involving workplace injuries, denied treatment, disability disputes, and insurance carrier delays.
Santa Maria includes agricultural industries, warehouse operations, manufacturing businesses, transportation-related employment, and construction industries throughout Northern Santa Barbara County. Employees working in physically demanding industries may suffer injuries involving lifting, repetitive stress, falls, and orthopedic injuries.
MOST COMMON JOBS IN SANTA MARIA CAUSING INJURY:
- Agricultural injuries
- Warehouse injuries
- Construction injuries
- Manufacturing injuries
- Transportation-related injuries
COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES IN SANTA MARIA:
- Back injuries
- Warehouse injuries
- Agricultural injuries
- Construction accidents
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Shoulder injuries
Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Santa Maria
What benefits are available after an agricultural or warehouse workplace injury?
In California, workers’ compensation is comprised of four primary benefits. These include:
- Temporary total disability compensation
- Permanent disability compensation
- Medical treatment for a work-related injury
- 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 Santa Maria?
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 Santa Maria or the surrounding Santa Barbara County area, contact Larson, Larson & Dauer regarding your workers’ compensation rights and legal options at (818) 830-1910.
