When you get hurt at work, it can affect your health and your future ability to do your job. You have legal rights, though, including protection from workers’ compensation insurance.
Navigating the workers’ compensation claims process and determining if and when you can file a civil lawsuit can be very complicated. In these tough times, you need a dedicated personal injury legal advocate in Newport Beach who will fight for you and help you get the compensation you need to rebuild.
Meissner Law Firm is here to help. Our firm has represented thousands of people injured at their jobs during our 20+ years of helping the injured, and we can bring our extensive knowledge of California’s workers’ compensation laws to your claim.
Call our Newport Beach work injury lawyers today at (310) 833-2335 to schedule your free consultation to find out about the services we can offer to those harmed at their place of employment.
What Are Your Rights After A Newport Beach Workplace Injury?
When you get hurt at work, you’ll typically recover compensation through a different process than a personal injury claim. You will make a workers’ compensation claim with your employer’s insurer and should be entitled to payment of:
- Medical bills
- Missed work time
- Temporary full or partial disability benefits
- Permanent full or partial disability benefits
The good news is, you don’t have to prove your employer did anything wrong to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance and to get these losses paid for. You will still need to follow the proper claims procedure and prove the extent of your damages, though.
The bad news is, unlike with a typical personal injury claim, there’s no option to be compensated for things like pain and suffering.
Meissner Law Firm will help you determine if there are any third parties you can claim against to recover these damages. Examples include drivers of other vehicles if your injury was due to an auto accident while working, or equipment manufacturers if faulty machinery harmed you.
Do You Need A Lawyer To Help You Through Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
You should have a lawyer for a workers’ compensation claim. The reality is, workers’ compensation insurers want to pay as little as possible and sometimes even deny legitimate claims.
Without an advocate to protect your rights, you are at the mercy of the insurance company, and you could leave money on the table.
Meissner Law Firm will help you:
- Prove your injuries are work-related
- Identify other defendants who could provide broader compensation
- Navigate the claim process and ensure you don’t make mistakes that could jeopardize your claim
- Stand up to the insurance company if they try to provide an inadequate settlement
- Go to court if needed to get you the money you deserve
We have recovered millions of dollars in work injury compensation for those whose lives have been changed by an accident or illness related to their jobs. We truly care about all of our clients, and we are there to answer your questions personally and put in the work needed to maximize your damage award.
Reach Out To A Newport Beach Workplace Injury Lawyer After An Accident Or Illness
You need to protect your work injury claim by making the right moves after you are hurt at work. Don’t hesitate to reach out to a Newport Beach work injury lawyer at Meissner Law Firm who can help you.