Have you or someone you know been injured in an accident while you were at work? Fortunately, injured workers are entitled to benefits under California’s workers’ compensation laws. However, navigating the workers’ comp system can be challenging if English is not your first language. If you are searching for legal advice in Arabic in the Los Angeles area, please contact the California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group.
When you call, we will connect you to an Arab speaking workplace injury lawyer, who can advise you of your rights and legal options. This way, you can receive the full range of benefits you are entitled to while recovering from an accident at your job. For a free consultation with an Arab speaking workers’ compensation attorney, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Common Workplace Injuries
Believe it or not, an employee is injured on the job every 7 seconds, according to the National Safety Council. The most common sources of workplace injuries include the following:
- Slip and falls
- Trip and falls
- Heavy lifting that results in back and/or neck injuries
- Repetitive use injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, shin splints, and back sprains
- Lacerations (cuts) from box cutters and other sharp objects
- Struck by falling objects, especially for construction, warehouse, and retail workers
- Vehicle related accidents – collisions involving forklifts, trailers, company vans, etc.
As soon as you are injured at your job, make sure to notify your supervisor right away. They will provide you with the paperwork and instructions on how to initiate a workers’ compensation claim. However, a language barrier can make the process difficult for many workers. At our law firm, we have lawyers who can guide you through the process in Arabic, while making sure that you receive maximum payment based on your disability rate.
Benefits you can Receive as an Injured Worker
There are several benefits you can receive from a worker’s compensation claim in California:
- Medical expenses for the cost of treating your injury
- Lost wages during the recovery process (temporary disability)
- Permanent disability payments if your injuries result in loss of function
- Benefits for job displacement / job retraining – for workers who are unable to perform their job duties even though they’ve achieved maximum medical improvement
What you are entitled to depends on the severity of your injury and how they affect your earning potential. Unfortunately, there may be disagreements between you and your employer on issues like your disability rating and the types of treatments you need. You may also discover that your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, which means you will need to file a claim with the Uninsured Employers Benefit Trust Fund (UEBTF). In addition, you may have grounds to sue your employer depending on the circumstances of your accident.
As you can see, there are many options that may be available to you if you suffered a work-related injury. Our employment experts can answer all your questions during a free case review, so please contact us at your earliest convenience.
Help from an Arabic Speaking Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
In theory, the steps to filing a California workers’ compensation claim are fairly straightforward. As a result, many people assume that they can handle the process on their own. However, there are various obstacles you may run into, especially if you are not fluent in English. Some workers that come to us are undocumented, while others are independent contractors. Even if they have employee status with a company, non-English or limited English speaking workers are often taken advantage of when they suffer a workplace accident.
Depending on your work situation, your employer may have told you that you are not eligible for benefits through the workers’ compensation system. Even if this is true, there may be other legal actions we can look into, which we will discuss with you during a free consultation. Please take the chance of giving us a call and meeting with an Arabic speaking workplace injury lawyer.
Average Value of a Workplace Injury Claim
Knowing the value of your workers’ compensation claim is essential to planning your finances and working out a plan to support yourself, as well as your family members. In California, the average worker’s compensation case is worth around $2,000 to over $20,000. Settlement values are based on numerous factors, including the cost of medical treatments, how long you will be out of work, your level of disability, and whether you can resume your normal work duties.
The root cause of your accident is another critical factor in what your case is worth. For example, if you were injured at a work site, like a shopping center, restaurant, someone’s home, etc., you may have been hurt due to an act of negligence by the property owner. In that case, we can help you sue the property owner or any other party that’s liable for your injuries. This is referred to as a third-party claim, and it may be a better strategy than filing for workers’ comp, as you may be able to recover more compensation.
Ultimately, each workplace injury case is unique, so it’s impossible to say what your claim is worth without meeting you in person.
Deadline to File a Claim for Workers’ Compensation
Workers in California have one year from the date of their accident to file a claim for workers’ compensation. However, you must notify your employer within 30 days of being injured. That’s why we urge you to take your accident seriously and talk to your supervisor as soon as possible. This way, you can be directed to a physician right away, who will establish that your injury was work-related. Keep in mind that if you miss the 30-day deadline to report your injuries, you will most likely lose the right to pursue a claim for workers’ compensation.
Length of Time to Settle a Workplace Injury Case
Ideally, a workplace injury claim will be settled in 30 days if your employer and their insurance company are willing to take responsibility and work towards a fair settlement offer. As we’ve mentioned before, there may be issues between you and your employer that can hold up the legal process. You may also run into problems with the insurance company in charge of managing your benefits. The truth is, these companies are not on your side if it means that they are losing money. They will look for any excuse to deny your claim, and when this happens, it’s hard to fight back without help from an experienced attorney. Our lawyers are more than ready for the challenge of fighting for your rights. We will not rest until you receive every penny you deserve from a workers’ compensation injury claim.
Second Opinion on Existing Workers’ Comp Claims
Have you filed a workers’ compensation claim, but you’re unhappy with the level of service from your current attorney? Do you have concerns about your case or your legal rights, but you want to consult someone outside of your law firm? If you’re in need of an Arabic speaking workers’ comp lawyer in the Los Angeles area, contact us for a second opinion consultation. It’s always a good idea to seek a second opinion on your legal options, even if you’re not having any major issues with your lawyer. With us, you will not be charged for a second opinion, so there’s no loss to you whatsoever by speaking with one of our attorneys. To schedule a second opinion, please take a moment to contact us.
Contact us for a Free Case Evaluation
The attorneys of Employment Attorneys Group are ready to assist you in Arabic if you are the victim of a workplace injury. A language barrier is one of the biggest hurdles for employees who are seeking benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. With decades of experience in labor law cases, we know how easy it is for such workers to lose out on the payments they deserve.
At a time like this, legal fees are the last thing you should have to worry about. All our clients are covered under the Zero fee guarantee, meaning they never pay upfront for any of our services. We get paid at the same time you receive your settlement, and if we don’t win your case, you won’t be responsible for any of our expenses.
For guidance from an Arab speaking workplace injury lawyer, call us right away to schedule a free case evaluation.
