Orange County Spanish Speaking Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Being injured at work causes all kinds of disruptions in your life, regardless of what you do for a job. Workers who speak Spanish as their first language can have even more problems during this time as they struggle to navigate the legal system in English. The Spanish-speaking work injury lawyers of DTLA are here to help if you need legal advice and representation on a workers’ compensation claim. We are proud to serve the communities of Orange County, such as Irvine, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, and Newport Beach. Reach out to us at your earliest convenience to learn about your rights from a workers’ compensation lawyer in Spanish.
The Worker’s Compensation System in California
Workers’ compensation is there to offer a financial cushion for employees when they are unable to work because of an injury or illness that’s related to their job duties. Most claims are based on accidents, like slipping on the floor and straining a ligament. People can also have conditions that develop slowly over time, like carpal tunnel, which happens from repetitive tasks over many months or years. Finally, you can file a WC claim for getting sick due to chronic or acute exposure to substances like asbestos.
California law requires employers to carry insurance coverage for WC if they have 1 or more workers. This is meant to cover medical expenses related to the employee’s condition, lost income, and other related damages.
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Workers’ comp is typically paid out until you have reached maximum medical improvement or the highest level of recovery that can be expected for someone in your condition. This is determined by your doctor based on variables like the location and severity of injury, long-term complications, and the types of treatment that are needed.
The level of injury and whether it’s temporary or permanent are the most relevant factors in terms of how long you can receive WC benefits. If your injury is classified as a temporary disability, you can normally get paid for up to 104 weeks, but certain cases may be approved for an extension (up to 240 weeks). Claimants whose injuries are deemed as permanent may receive payments for longer, possibly the rest of their life, and this is based on the disability rating assigned by the doctor.
What is the Value of my Work Accident Injury Case?How much you will receive in workers’ compensation is based on specific details that have to do with your injury and how it impacts your job performance. Aside from your medical expenses, you will receive direct payments for lost wages, and the amount is based on whether you qualify for temporary or permanent disability.
Temporary disability benefits are normally calculated as two-thirds of your weekly earnings (pre-tax earnings). If you are found to have a permanent injury, there is a more complicated system of calculating benefits, which include factors like your age, the date of the accident (or diagnosis), and your occupation.
Can My Employer Fire Me While I’m Getting Workers’ Comp?The laws in California prohibit certain types of termination while you are out for a temporary or permanent health issue. Most notably, employers cannot take away someone’s job on the basis of discrimination or retaliation. So, you cannot be fired solely or primarily on the basis that you have a serious injury, which will keep you out of work or limit your job duties. Alternatively, your employer cannot retaliate against you by terminating your employment because you asserted your right to workers’ compensation.
Please note that California operates on the principle of at-will employment, so employers can fire you at any time for just about any reason. But they cannot violate federal anti-discrimination and retaliation laws, which is why these circumstances cannot be used as grounds to fire you when you are receiving workers’ comp. If you suspect that your employer’s decision to fire you was illegal, contact our team of Orange County Spanish-speaking lawyers as soon as possible.
When will I Start to Get Paid?As long as there are no complex medical / legal issues with your claim, you should start to receive payments within 1 to 3 weeks. But the actual timeline depends on how badly you are injured, the resulting health complications, and the cause of your injuries, whether it was an accident or something more complicated, like being assaulted by a co-worker, your boss, or a customer.
Some of our clients have the right to file a civil lawsuit while receiving payments from workers’ comp. Here are some examples of third-party lawsuits for a work-related injury:
- Premises liability lawsuits against negligent property owners (businesses and private residential properties)
- Bodily harm caused by defective products (product liability claim).
- Liability claims against public entities, like a government agency or public school district
This question must be answered on an individual basis. More often than not, your healthcare coverage from your employer remains in effect while you are covered under worker’s comp. However, there are conditions where your health insurance may be suspended or canceled because you are out for a job-related injury or illness. So, we would have to learn about your employer, what you do for a living, and the terms of your work contract to provide you with an accurate answer.
Seeking Help from a Spanish-Speaking Work Injury AttorneyAre you a Spanish-speaking worker in Orange County who has questions about a claim for workers’ compensation? In that case, please take a moment to contact our law firm and receive a free consultation from one of our legal experts. Our bilingual attorneys can answer all your questions in Spanish and help you obtain the compensation you deserve by law.
All of our clients receive the Zero Fee Guarantee from the very first meeting. This is to ensure that you are not responsible for legal fees. Until you receive payment from a successful claim or lawsuit, we make absolutely nothing. And if we don’t win your case, you still pay nothing, so your finances are never at risk when you hire us for a work accident injury case.
To schedule a free case review in Spanish, feel free to give us a call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The answer has to be determined on a case by case basis. If you’ve been to a lawyer already, they may have told you that your health insurance coverage can’t be canceled because you are out for a work accident injury. But this is not necessarily true depending on factors like the industry you work in, the type of workplace, and the terms of any existing work contracts.
To obtain accurate answers to all the questions that have to do with your employment rights, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Finding a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Modesto, CAIf you are in need of an experienced work injury lawyer in Modesto, Turlock, or Merced, look no further than DTLA Law Group. Our legal team is more than ready to provide expert knowledge of the laws and aggressive representation on a work-related accident or illness claim. We also have lawyers that are fluent in Spanish, thereby ensuring that you are fully aware of what is going on and the steps we are taking on your behalf.
We do not want to compromise your finances any more than they already are. With that in mind, we are prepared to offer a Zero Fee Guarantee from the moment you contact us. We provide you with a free consultation and let you make an informed decision on whether or not to hire us. If the answer is yes, we do not ask for any fees until your settlement is recovered from a worker’s comp claim and/or personal injury lawsuit. Even more important, you pay $0 in the event we fail to resolve the case in your favor.
Please reach out to us today and learn about the ways we can help you if you need a Spanish-speaking worker’s compensation lawyer in Stanislaus County.
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