Workers' Compensation Claims in Irvine

Worker's Compensation Injury Coverage

The law requires that all employers in the state of California provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for their employees.  The insurance is to provide coverage of costs incurred resulting from work related accidents.  Workers' compensation also provides workplace safety education and other helpful information for employers.  It is not always possible to avoid accidents that cause injuries to employees. 

Following an injury, an employer files a claim with the workers' compensation insurance company.  The insurance company takes over the process of the accident investigation and other procedures involved in the final determination of the compensation to the employee.  It is important that an injured employee contact an Irvine personal injury attorney for legal advice concerning a workers' compensation injury claim to ensure the maximum in benefits receipt for the injury.  Attorney Steven Mehr has successfully represented many injured workers with their workers' compensation claims.

Some Workplace Injuries

All accidents have their own set of circumstances.  Most accidents are the result of the negligent action of another.  Someone causes a hazardous situation or fails to handle a potential danger.  Common work place accidents are construction related accidents, lifting heavy objects, slip & fall, repetitive motion, exposure to harmful substances, burn, job related motor vehicle accidents, or malfunction of machinery.  Workers' compensation insurance adjusters conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, what medical treatment was administered after the accident, and the severity of the injuries. 

An employee may be unable to work due to an injury and experience financial hardship due to loss of income.  Injured employees are usually unaware of their rights to maximum compensation for work related injuries. Workers' compensation insurance may attempt to downplay an injury and offer to pay a settlement of a claim for less than is adequate or correct.  An employee deserves payment for injuries and compensation during lost work. Some injuries are permanent or others may lead to death.  Workers' compensation should pay maximum compensation for disability, medical and death benefits.  It is important to have an experienced workers' compensation lawyer assist with the legal procedure in a workers' compensation claim.  Contact our firm today for a consultation with one of our lawyers.

Contact an Irvine workers' compensation lawyer for legal representation for a workers' compensation claim.