Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Los Angeles

If you are injured at the workplace or in the course of your employment, you may be able to seek benefits by filing a workers’ compensation claim. Although you have the right to these benefits regardless of who was at fault in causing your injuries, it can still be a complex process to recover the full compensation to which you should be entitled. It is therefore highly recommended that you work with a Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney in filing your claim. This is particularly true if the cause of your injuries is disputed or if these injuries are severe in nature.

About Workplace Accidents & Injuries

Virtually every type of workplace accident or on-the-job injury is covered by workers’ compensation in California. This includes illnesses or injuries sustained in the course of one’s employment or due to hazardous conditions at work, as well as injuries that occur due to repetitive motion, heavy lifting, etc. In the case of a workplace accident, the injured worker is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who caused the accident. Even if the worker him or herself was at fault (unless this was due to drug or alcohol abuse, or intentional misconduct) the worker would be entitled to benefits.

Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Claims

Are you interested in finding out what your workers’ compensation claim may be worth? At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin we represent injured workers throughout the Los Angeles area. Although you are entitled to benefits, it is possible that your claim may be wrongfully denied or that you will be offered a settlement or benefits that do not fully cover the extent of your injuries. We will vigorously protect your rights in order to help ensure fair treatment through the claims process – and we can help you with an appeal in the event of a denied claim or a dispute of any kind.

Contact a Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Lawyer today.