Woodland Hills Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

After an employee files a claim, their employer’s insurance company will review it to determine whether the injured party is entitled to receive compensation. Although some claims are accepted without problem, others are denied. Denial reasons range from not filing the necessary paperwork on time or having incomplete information to pursuing compensation for an injury that did not occur at work.

The claims process may seem straightforward, but it can be tedious. Our workers’ compensation attorney in Woodland Hills can assist with each step, helping you understand what information needs to be included and preparing and submitting documents timely and to the correct place.

Additionally, if your claim has been denied, we can review the response and identify the insurance company’s grounds for denial. From there, we can determine a course of action to appeal the decision and seek the benefits you deserve.

TYPES OF ACCIDENTS GIVING RISE TO A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM

Workers’ compensation benefits cover injuries sustained while an employee was on the clock. The injuries may be those resulting from a one-time accident or from repetitive movements done over a period of time. A workplace accident can happen in any profession, whether the injured employee works at a construction site or office.

Some common accidents that may lead to workers’ compensation claims include:

• Slips and falls: An employee can be injured if they lose their footing on slippery, uneven, or poorly maintained floors or stairways.
• Falling objects: Items not secured in shelves or cabinets can topple onto the head, foot, or other body parts.
• Cumulative trauma: Some positions require employees to do the same movements continuously. Over time, the employee may develop a repetitive stress injury, such as carpal tunnel.
• Crashes: Motor vehicle accidents on the job can injure the person operating the vehicle or another employee struck by the vehicle.
• Toxic substance exposure: Employees who work around chemicals or in a poorly maintained building can be exposed to hazardous substances that cause various types of illnesses.

Provided that horseplay or alcohol/drugs were not a factor in causing the accident, if an injury or illness is work-related, you could pursue workers’ comp benefits. Allow Leigh Law Firm to help.

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The process for obtaining workers’ compensation or challenging a denial is complex. Trying to handle your case alone can be frustrating. We can take care of the nuances of your matter and answer your questions and concerns along the way.

To speak with our Woodland Hills workers’ comp lawyer, please contact us at (310) 626-4449.