Seeking Workers’ Compensation For Catastrophic Injury Victims In San Jose
Suffering a catastrophic injury at work can be both painful and traumatizing. Sadly, they can be easy to come by when your job includes long hours, demanding physical labor and using dangerous machinery and equipment. If you suffer a catastrophic injury on the job, you expect your employer and their insurance provider to be helpful and supportive in helping you get the benefits you need. However, neither may have your best interests in mind and care more about protecting their bottom line.
When you are enduring significant pain and suffering and need benefits or are looking to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim, you can rely on our team at Johnson Law Firm. With over three decades of experience pursuing workers’ compensation for catastrophic injuries, we thoroughly understand the laws that govern workers’ comp in California and how to appeal denied claims.
We Have Seen All Types Of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can quickly upend your life, especially in high-risk jobs. These injuries can include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) Can occur from falls or being struck by heavy objects. In many cases, TBIs can also lead to long-term cognitive issues like memory loss and trouble with executive functioning and emotional regulation.
- Neck injuries: Often resulting from lifting heavy objects or accidents involving machinery. In many cases, these injuries can significantly affect mobility and cause severe chronic pain.
- Bone fractures: Common in manual labor, bone fractures can result from slips, trips, or falls on worksites or being crushed by heavy materials or equipment. Depending on where the bone fractures are located, these injuries can often make it difficult for people to move or accomplish tasks.
- Spinal cord injuries: In the most extreme cases, spinal cord injuries can result in paraplegia or quadriplegia. Both can severely limit your mobility and quality of life.
- Burns: Burns can result from exposure to fire, chemicals, or electricity, causing skin/tissue damage. In extreme cases involving third—or fourth-degree burns, workers can also experience significant organ damage.
- Electrocution: Electricians or construction workers can both suffer these injuries. In the most severe scenarios of electrocution, people can suffer severe burns, nerve damage, or even cardiac arrest.
- Amputations: These can often occur from machinery or sharp or heavy equipment accidents. Any injury that results in amputation can not only limit one’s ability to continue doing one’s job, but it can also limit one’s ability to perform daily tasks at home and in one’s personal life.
- Organ damage: This can often result from crush injuries or toxic exposure, all of which can require long-term medical treatment.\
We have obtained many recoveries for clients who have chronic pain from a work injury, as well as clients who have had to file permanent disability claims because of catastrophic workplace accidents.
No matter your catastrophic injury, we are here to help you fight for the workers’ compensation you deserve. Call us at 408-293-4818 for more information on how we can support you.
Catastrophic Injuries Can Have Lasting Effects On Your Life
Suffering a catastrophic injury can affect every aspect of your life. Not only can they cause severe physical pain and suffering, but they can also cause severe emotional distress and financial problems due to the cost of medical treatment.
If you feel worried about your future and how this injury will affect your life and that of your family, know that we are here and ready to fight for you in any way we can.
Work With Tenacious Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
We understand how urgent things are after you suffer a catastrophic injury; that’s why we treat every second of your time as precious. After thoroughly understanding your situation, we will help you complete the workers’ comp application process quickly and efficiently. Or, if you are appealing a denied claim, we will work as swiftly and effectively as possible to get your case in front of a California appellate judge. We know how to adequately prepare for these cases and handle the tactics employers and insurers use to reject or deny your claims.
You Don’t Have To Suffer Alone – We Are Here For You.
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury at work, don’t wait – reach out now. Let’s start fighting for the benefits you deserve. Schedule an initial consultation by calling 408-293-4818 or emailing us through our contact page.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay if we successfully obtain your benefits.