A Strong Voice For San Jose Healthcare Workers’ Comp
Health care professionals can work in some very hazardous conditions. Whether you are a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or other healthcare professional, if you get hurt on the job, you deserve to have someone fight for you, just like you have fought for your patients for so many years. If that need arises, work with one of our healthcare workers’ comp attorneys to seek the funds you need while you recover.
At the Johnson Law Firm, we proudly represent all healthcare professionals in their efforts to pursue workers’ compensation. When your employer or their insurance provider refuses to cooperate, that’s when we step in.
Learn more about how we can assist you by calling us at 408-659-4301.
The Risks Healthcare Workers Can Face On The Job
Due to the nature of your work, you can be subject to serious, dangerous and abnormal injuries. A few examples can include:
- Repetitive stress injuries from heavy lifting
- Illness or disease are caused by exposure to infected patients
- Slip-and-falls on hospital property
- Needle stick injuries
- Exposure to radiation or toxic chemicals
- Back injuries (these are common, especially for CNAs)
- Injuries stemming from medical device or equipment errors
- Wounds, scars or bruises from violent patients
- Mental trauma such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD due to stressful situations on the job
You deserve to have someone care for you for the time and effort you spend caring for someone else. If you encounter issues while pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, do not hesitate to reach out.
What Can Healthcare Workers’ Comp Benefits Do For Care Professionals?
Workers’ compensation can:
- Partially replace your wages while you are off of work
- Cover medical treatment, including physical therapy, medications, counseling and more
- Cover the costs of occupational retraining if your injury leaves you unable to perform your current job
- Provide permanent disability benefits if you are unable to work in any capacity
No matter what type of work you do in healthcare, we ensure your benefits do what you need.
Work With Lawyers Who Understand Healthcare Workers
We recognize that even though you are a healthcare worker, your occupation and situation can determine a lot about your case. As a legal team serving healthcare workers for over three decades, we have seen and handled many cases throughout our practice. We have seen how things can play out and utilize that experience heavily when pursuing compensation for you. We can build a strong case and push back against your employer or insurance company when they try to minimize or deny paying you benefits outright. We offer a tailored legal strategy based on your needs and concerns. That way, with every action we help you take and every decision we help you make, you can rest easy knowing that we are doing everything possible to help you achieve the benefits you want.
You Deserve A Strong Advocate – Reach Out To A Healthcare Workers’ Comp Lawyer Today.
As a healthcare worker, you put much on the line daily for your patients and their families. When you suffer an injury and can no longer work, you deserve to have someone who can put themselves on the line for you. If you have any questions or concerns about your workers’ compensation claim, call us at 408-659-4301 or email us to schedule an initial consultation today.
We work on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay attorney fees if we secure your benefits.