Have You Been Injured at Work?

We help injured workers with their workers compensation claims. Our job is to plan a strategy for your case, gather information to support your claim, keep track of deadlines, and represent you in hearings before a workers compensation judge at your local Workers Compensation Appeals Board office. If you hire us as your attorneys, our fees will be taken out of benefits you receive at no cost to you.

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My work injury caused a lot of frustration for me. I was in constant pain, not certain about the future and totally confused about the process. The worker comp system had a lot of details and deadlines I was not aware of. Your office did an amazing job holding my hand through out the process and made sure I got the right treatment and compensation.

I am very pleased with the settlement and how hard your office worked for me. Thank you for everything, Statewide.
God bless, Anita Lomeli

What is workers compensation?

If you get hurt on the job or at work, your employer is required by law to pay for workers compensation benefits. Examples of workplace injuries:

One event at work: Examples: hurting your back in a fall, getting burned by a chemical that splashes on your skin, getting hurt in a car accident while making deliveries.
Repeated exposures at work: Examples: hurting your wrist from doing the same motion over and over, losing your hearing because of constant loud noise.

Most Common Worker Compensation Injuries

If you have experienced an injury while working in a manufacturing setting our experienced attorneys can help you receive the benefits you are entitled to. The professional and committed staff at Statewide law are ready to serve your legal needs.

Manufacturing Incidents involve injuries in factories, assembly lines, operating heavy machinery and etc. Most manufacturing accidents involve significant bodily harm with permanent effects making it difficult or impossible to get back to the same line of work. Injured workers must be compensated fairly for treatment, wages and lost opportunities.

State of California protects its workers but the laws are complicated, detailed and frustrating to work through. Statewide Law can help you navigate this difficult time and protect your rights. Contact us for a free consultation and learn more about your possible claim and best choice of action. Learn More by contacting us below or by calling 714-723-3660.

The seasoned attorneys and staff at Statewide law have represented hundreds of injured clients working in the hospitality industry (Hotel, Restaurants, etc).

Employees working in restaurants or hotels are exposed to a many dangerous conditions that can cause temporary or permanent bodily injuries. They can include:

Injuries caused by lifting or moving heavy items such as dishes, furniture, containers.
Injures caused by repetitive movements such as cleaning and displacing.
Exposure to chemicals or toxic material used for cleaning, disinfecting, pesticide.
Slip and Falls
Sprains and strains
Cuts, burns, broken bones.

It is important for injured employees to realize that Worker Compensation is a no-fault insurance program meaning they are entitled to worker compensation benefits despite how the injury happened or what caused it. Statewide Law will help you navigate the confusing process to obtain treatment, benefits and possible compensation.

Simply put, working in warehouses or as a general labor is hard physical work exposing the employees to multiple possibilities of injuries. They require extensive repetitive movements, Lifting and moving heavy merchandise or material, possibilities of bodily damage due to accidental operations of machinery such as forklifts, excavation equipment and etc. These injuries should not be taken lightly as they could detrimentally impact a worker’s active life or limit his future possibilities. Injured employees must be compensated for wages, disability payments, treatment and future medical care.

We know California’s worker’s compensation system and have years of experience helping injured employees. Do not take on the insurance companies on your own and sacrifice your rights. We represent individuals whose injuries were caused by accidents at jobsites or warehouses.

Contact us for a free consultation and learn more about your possible claim and best choice of action. Learn More by contacting us below or by calling 714-723-3660.

Construction job sites are one of the most dangerous environments where workers are exposed to dangerous conditions. Any given year thousands of unfortunate workers receive injuries while working on various construction sites. These injuries range from Basic Sprains & Strains to significant cuts, broken bones and internal injuries including Trauma to brain. The complexity of construction types of injuries requires expert knowledge, ability to understand the mechanics of job and excellent negotiating skills. Attorneys and staff at Statewide Law have prosecuted hundreds of such claims and will secure you the best results.

Many larger construction companies have full time attorneys on staff to protect them from claims by injured workers. Don’t take a risk on your claim and contact Statewide Law to fight for your rights. Learn More by contacting us below or by calling 714-723-3660.

There are practically hundreds of different types of work accidents that can potentially cause injuries to workers. The injuries include but are not limited to:

The most important thing to keep in mind is understanding the process and seeking professional help. Insurance companies have armies of lawyers available to deny or limits your rights. You need professional an experienced assistance on your side to not only meet the legal challenges but to hold your hand during the process and educate you.

Contact us for a free consultation and learn more about your possible claim and best choice of action. Learn More by contacting us below or by calling 714-723-3660.

Frequently Asked Questions

As a Worker in California, You Have Rights. We Defend Your Rights under Labor Law.

At Statewide Law our attorneys are dedicated to helping workers like you who have been injured on the job and need help with their worker's compensation claim.
We work with you to develop a strategy for your case, gather information to support your claim, keep track of court deadlines, and represent you in hearings before a workers compensation judge at your local Workers Compensation Appeals Board office.

If you choose to hire us, any fees apply only after your claim has been resolved in your favor. A judge must approve the fees.

If you have been injured on the job, your employer could be liable for one or more of the following benefits to you:

Medical care: Paid for by your employer, to help you recover from an injury or illness caused by work.
Temporary disability benefits: Payments if you lose wages because your injury prevents you from doing your usual job while recovering.
Permanent disability benefits: Payments if you don’t recover completely.
Supplemental job displacement benefits (if your date of injury is in 2004 or later): Vouchers to help pay for retraining or skill enhancement if you don’t recover completely and don’t return to work for your employer.
Death benefits: Payments to your spouse, children or other dependents if you die from a job injury or illness.

Report the injury to your employer

Tell your supervisor right away. If your injury or illness developed gradually (like tendinitis or hearing loss), report it as soon as you learn or believe it was caused by your job.

Get emergency treatment if needed

If it’s a medical emergency, go to an emergency room right away. Your employer may tell you where to go for treatment. Tell the health care provider who treats you that your injury or illness is job-related.

Fill out a claim form and give it to your employer

Your employer must give or mail you a claim form (DWC 1) within one working day after learning about your injury or
illness. Use it to request worker compensation benefits.

Get good medical care

Get good medical care to help you recover. You should be treated by a doctor who understands your particular type
of injury or illness. Tell the doctor about your symptoms and the events at work that you believe caused them. Also
describe your job and your work environment.

It’s illegal for your employer to punish or fire you for having a job injury, or for filing a workers compensation claim when you believe your injury was caused by your job.

If you feel your job is threatened, find someone who can help. Note that there are deadlines for taking action to protect your rights. The California Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) is the state agency that oversees the delivery of benefits for injured workers and helps resolve disputes over benefits between injured workers and employers.