Citrus Heights Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

How much does a Citrus Heights workers’ compensation lawyer cost?

Our workers’ compensation attorneys at Eason & Tambornini operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront legal fees or out-of-pocket costs. If you win, we get paid. If you don’t, you pay nothing. You can rest assured that when we take your case, we intend to win.

Contingency fee structures ensure that all injured workers, regardless of their current debt or savings, have access to senior attorneys with AV Preeminent status from Martindale-Hubbell—a peer review association with whom we have earned the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Without the pressure of hourly rates, we focus immediately on securing medical evidence, witness statements, and expert testimony, as well as handling the insurance adjusters. Your job is to heal.

What are the five basic types of California workers’ compensation benefits?

In California, injured employees are generally entitled to five benefit categories: Medical Care, Temporary Disability (lost wages), Permanent Disability, Supplemental Job Displacement (retraining vouchers), and Death Benefits for surviving dependents. Navigating these requires precise timing; for instance, missing the mandatory reporting deadlines can result in a permanent loss of your right to benefits.

Understanding Your Benefits: From Medical Care to Retraining

A workplace injury turns your life upside down. We trace the proximate cause of your condition to ensure the insurance company doesn’t “ignore” your valid claim.

• Medical Care Benefits: Coverage for ER visits, surgeries, and ongoing therapy at local facilities like Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center.
• Temporary Disability: Payments to cover your mortgage and bills while you are unable to work during recovery.
• Permanent Disability: Compensation if your work-related injury results in a lasting physical or mental limitation.
• Supplemental Job Displacement: Vouchers to help you retrain for a new career if you cannot return to your previous position.
• Death Benefits: Financial support for the spouse or dependents of a worker who died due to a job-related incident.

Where Workers Get Hurt in Citrus Heights

Our Citrus Heights personal injury attorneys understands the specific risks in the local Citrus Heights economy. In our three decades of practice, we’ve represented workers from the heavy retail traffic at the Marketplace at Birdcage to the delivery corridors along Greenback Lane and Sylvan Road. We also handle third-party claims, where a party other than your employer shares responsibility for your injury.

Sacramento District Office Logistics

While Citrus Heights is your home, workers’ compensation cases for this region are typically handled through the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Sacramento district office.

• District Office: Sacramento DWC District Office
• Address: 160 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95834
• Information & Assistance Unit: (916) 928-3158
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Parking: The Promenade Circle location has a dedicated parking lot. However, the security screening can be thorough; arrive 30 minutes early if you have a scheduled hearing.
• Security Tip: Metal detector screenings are mandatory for every visitor. Arrive early and avoid bringing unnecessary metal items to speed up your entry.

Immediate Steps After a Workplace Injury

Understand this: The insurance company wants you to accept a lowball offer before you know the full extent of your disability. Don’t get fooled.

1. Report the injury immediately: Tell your supervisor and request a DWC-1 Claim Form.
2. Seek Medical Attention: Visit a doctor; verify they understand that your injury is work-related.
3. Refuse Recorded Statements: Adjusters may call within 48 hours to lock you into a version of events that limits their liability. Speak to an attorney first.
4. Demand an Expert Evaluation: Don’t let the carrier choose your “recovery” path without a second opinion.

You cannot afford to settle for less than you deserve, and why would you? Call Eason & Tambornini at (916) 438-1819 for a free, no-risk case review. We don’t get paid unless you do.