Moreno Valley Complex Injury Lawyer

Complex Injuries

In California, insurance carriers often ignore when a victim sustained multiple injuries. However, if you sustained a workplace accident that caused several injuries, you may be eligible for compensation for a complex injury case.

Alternatively, you may overcompensate for your first injury, which can result in a second injury. For example, someone might have hurt their right shoulder in an accident at work lifting a heavy box, and then they overcompensate by using their left shoulder for future lifting at work to the point it also becomes injured.

California insurance companies tend to deny the second injury (the overcompensation injury) and fail to provide assistance for that second injury. An experienced attorney can help ensure you receive compensation for all your sustained injuries.

Benefits Available for Complex Injuries

You might be required to file for workers’ compensation benefits before pursuing a civil claim. In California, you are typically eligible for several types of benefits as an employee who sustained work-related complex injuries. These include:

• Medical benefits
• Temporary disability benefits to replace your wages for the period of time you’re unable to work
• Permanent disability benefits, traditionally paid on a sliding scale
• Job retraining to supplement your job displacement
• Death benefits for dependent children and surviving spouses, where applicable

While the process to obtain the benefits to which you’re entitled can seem complicated, a knowledgeable local attorney can help simplify the financial recovery process.

Common Complex Injuries in California

Some complex injuries are more common than others, which include:

• Regional Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Brain injuries
• Nerve damage following a penetrating injury, a fall, electrocution, accident involving machinery, a crush injury, repetitive motion injury, or toxic chemical exposure

These conditions are often difficult to diagnose, and complex injury claims often benefit from attorney assistance to build a compelling claim. A Moreno Valley complex injury lawyer can help throughout the process.

Reasons to Retain an Attorney

An attorney can assist with your case and gather relevant evidence to build a strong case. If retained from the outset of the case, they can help you avoid mistakes people working without an attorney sometimes make. An attorney can:

• Obtain testimony from your own treating physicians to support your case and demonstrate your complex injuries are substantial
• Use important resources to build a strong case on your behalf
• Discuss your likelihood of success with a workers’ comp claim
• Explain and explore any offers proposed by the involved parties
• Ensure your case is handled efficiently
• Provide support throughout the workers’ compensation benefits portion of your recovery, including discussing the application process for benefits
• If your workers’ comp claim was denied, they can work to ensure you receive the full amount of benefits you deserve

Contact English Lloyd & Armenta to schedule a consultation. Our knowledgeable attorneys can explain the rights that you’re entitled to under applicable California law. We can discuss the value of your workers’ comp claim following a workplace accident. We are ready to defend your legal rights, and we can diligently pursue full and fair recovery after your accident.

FAQs

Q: How Much Does It Cost for a Complex Injury Lawyer in Moreno Valley?

A: In Moreno Valley, each attorney determines their own costs. Some lawyers retain a portion of a total recovery only if their client wins. Generally, attorney fees depend on the case’s complexity, the attorney’s experience handling complex injury matters, the costs of the case, and the case outcome. If you’re considering a specific lawyer, it’s important to discuss their written fee agreement during an initial consultation.