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Located in Rancho Mirage, English Lloyd & Armenta has been serving the Coachella Valley for more than 30 years. We represent workers who have been injured on the job and need help obtaining workers’ compensation benefits and those who have been wrongfully denied overtime.
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$6,750,000
Personal Injury & Work Comp – VR v. JC, DDP – The injured worker suffered third degree burns on his toros and legs and underwent lumbar surgery. He was injured when he was testing an underground pool heater …
$475,000
Work Comp – JC v. CR, Inc. – Our client suffered a significant shoulder injury and underwent several surgeries by doctors selected by the insurance carriers and the surgeries were not very successful in restoring function. …
$2,500,000
Work Comp – JA v. Kroger Food 4 Less – While lifting a box our client felt a sharp pain in his neck. The MRI revealed cord compression and our client should have been afforded immediate decompression surgery …
$465,000
Work Comp – GC v. BP Co. – Our client, a journeyman plumber, suffered a cumulative injury over the years to his neck culminating in fusion surgery. His prior lawyer recommended a settlement of $165,000.00 …
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Emotional Distress in California?
If you have experienced extreme stress while at work, you may be asking yourself, does workers’ comp cover emotional distress in California? Workplace injuries do not always have to be purely physical. The state workers’ compensation programs cover injuries of all types. Workers have the right to file a claim for injuries that result from emotional distress. These are also known as stress claims. Claims that are based on purely psychological conditions can be difficult to prove. Having an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in your corner can help you successfully file a claim for emotional distress. How Does an Emotional Distress Claim Work? An emotional distress claim is a valid claim for workers’ compensation in the state. Psychological injuries may
Can You Work While on Workers’ Comp in California?
When you are injured on the job, you may find yourself facing new and potentially confusing situations as you navigate the workers’ compensation program. Your rights and responsibilities may not be clear. One question injured workers often ask is: Can you work while on workers’ comp in California? Failing to strictly follow workers’ compensation rules and guidelines could jeopardize your benefits or potentially place you in legal trouble. Work Restrictions Basics As you file your workers’ compensation claim and go through the claim process, it is important to understand how work restrictions work. One of the first steps in the claims process involves undergoing an injury examination. During your examination, a physician will determine the extent of the injuries and
What Are My Rights Under Workers’ Compensation in California?
The right of all workers to access benefits through their employer’s workers’ compensation program is codified in the state labor code. If you were recently injured on the job, you may be wondering, “What are my rights under workers’ compensation in California?” We’ll explore that and more. The Right to Medical Treatment Because workers’ compensation deals with work-related injuries, medical treatments are often a top concern for anyone who files a claim. California workers have the right to medical treatments paid for by their workers’ compensation program. Insurance providers have to respond to claims within the time limit, but workers don’t have to wait to begin treatment. They can undergo medical treatments as long as the treatments are approved by
