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MEHR & ALVANDI LAW
A Professional Corporation
17310 Redhill Avenue
Suite 200
Irvine, California 92614
Toll Free: 1-800-998-2602
Telephone: 949-777-9444
Fax: 949-777-9440
Contact us personally via eMail
help@mehrlawfirm.com
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Unfortunately, many injured workers are not taken seriously when they report an Injury to their Employer due to a work accident. In fact, many workers are discriminated against and are accused of being deceitful about whether or not they are actually injured and whether or not that injury truly took place on the job.
Can my Employer terminate me for filing for or reporting a work injury?
No. If you suffered an injury on the job, your employer cannot terminate you or threaten to terminate you for requesting benefits or medical treatment. Such action by the employer will give you an additional claim for wrongful termination and there are many State and Federal Laws that protect injured employees and provide severe penalties against employers who treat injured employees in this way.
Does my injury have to occur at my place of work to be considered a work injury?
No. If you suffered a serious injury while something associated with your job, such as running errands, attending a work functions, or traveling for a work event you may be covered by workers comp.
If I am eligible for workers comp, what type of benefits will I receive?
If you are eligible for workers compensation benefits, you may receive compensation for lost wages, medical treatment costs, and any necessary rehabilitation (job training, occupational training, etc.).
If you are temporarily unable to perform work duties, you will recover approximately 2/3 of the amount of wages that you earned before your injury.
Also you may be entitled to a settlement for any permanent disabilities you may have as a result of the work injury. People who suffer from long term permanent disabilities as the result of work injuries may receive monetary compensation in a lump sum or benefits paid out over time.
Should I visit a physician that is provided by my employer?
Seeing a doctor that your employer provides for you is NOT the ideal situation. It would be better if you choose the doctor that you want to evaluate and treat your work related injury, rather than allowing your employer or your employer's insurance company to decide for you. Unfortunately, many employer provided doctors don't have your best interests in mind.
How many people suffer disabilities as the result of work accidents every year?
Every year, millions of people suffer temporary and permanent injuries due to work related accidents. The National Safety Council reported that 3.7 million Americans became disabled in 2002 as the consequence of work injuries.
What is a third party lawsuit?
Relating to work injuries, a third party lawsuit is legal action that is taken against a negligent party, other than an employer, who caused an employee to suffer an on the job injury. In addition to your workers compensation claim, if a third party caused your injury, you may have an additional claim against that party.
Do I have to pay anything to hire the Mehr & Alvandi Law Firm as my attorneys?
No. There are no out of pocket fees or hidden fees to retain our services. We only get paid if we recover a settlement for you. Typically our fees are 12% to 15% of the award we recover for you, which is paid to us at the end of your case. All attorneys fees will be reviewed and ordered by a Workers Compensation Appeals Board Judge.
WE HAVE OBTAINED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS
Call us at 1(800)998-2602. We have obtained millions of dollars for our workers compensation clients through settlements and verdicts. Let us do the same for you. We do not just make empty promises; we deliver on our promises by giving you our best efforts. While our past success is not a guarantee of future results, it is a strong indication of what we are capable of doing for our clients.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a work injury or accident, contact the MEHR & ALVANDI LAW at toll free 1-800-998-2602, Our case consultations are always FREE of charge. Or CLICK HERE to submit a confidential case review to be reviewed by an experienced workers compensation attorney.
NOTICE: Making a false or fraudulent workers' compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine. |
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