Yuba City Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

The Benefits of Hiring a Yuba City Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Work-related personal injury cases that enter the California workers’ compensation system are often complex, and the system does not move quickly. Among other benefits, a Yuba City personal injury attorney works tirelessly to secure fair settlements, keep the cases moving along, and ensure that every detail needed for a successful outcome is at their fingertips: evidence, medical reports, witness statements, employer history, and more.

FAQ: What does it cost to hire a workers’ compensation attorney in Yuba City?

Our Yuba City workers’ compensation attorneys and the surrounding region do not charge fees until you win your case. Our free, no-obligation consultation and contingency fee structure means you pay nothing until you win. If you don’t win, you don’t pay a fee.

The First Thing to Do Following a Job-Related Injury or Illness

Once you have received needed medical aid, you must immediately tell your employer if you have been hurt at work or while performing work-related tasks elsewhere. In the case of an illness resulting from your job, you must notify your employer as soon as you become aware of your condition.

FAQ: How do I get a workers’ compensation claim form if I’ve been injured?

Your employer is legally obligated to give you a Workers’ Compensation Claim Form (DWC1) if you have suffered a work-related injury or informed them of a work-related illness. It must be given to you or, if mailed, postmarked within one working day of reporting your illness or injury.

Top Five Workers’ Compensation Injuries

Workplace injuries occur every day. Sometimes, they’re caused by simple overexertion or repetitive motions. Other times, injuries can be more extreme. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a study in 2020 that identified the top four individual workers’ compensation injuries:

• Strains and sprains (39% of claims): A strained or torn tendon or muscle, often due to a repetitive task or poor posture while standing or sitting for long periods or moving, lifting, or reaching.
• Contusions: Bruising typically occurs after a fall or coming into contact with a heavy or rapidly moving object. Many bruises heal quickly, but a doctor should evaluate painful contusions that swell.
• Lacerations: A severe cut or wound. These types of injuries usually occur in the workplace when an employee uses a tool in poor condition, when machine safety features aren’t enforced, or are missing. A cluttered or unorganized work environment can also lead to laceration injuries.
• Punctures: Pierced skin when using knives, scissors, nails, or glass. Messy, disorganized work environments can increase the chances of these types of injuries, especially in places like active construction sites or manufacturing.

FAQ: My doctor asked me to see his workers’ comp insurance doctor. What does that mean?

Some employers require employees to see specific doctors covered by an employee’s health insurance, but you may be able to visit your own. Regardless, you should be able to receive appropriate care once you see a doctor for your work-related injury. If you are unsure about your employer’s referral, our Yuba City workers’ compensation attorneys can help you go to the right doctor as part of our services when we represent you.

What a Workers’ Compensation Doctor Should Do for You

Doctors who take patients who have been injured at work should do the following things:

• Manage your overall care
• Help you figure out the best time to return to work
• Help you figure out what kind of work you can do while recovering (if any)
• Refer you to a specialist (if necessary)
• Write medical reports that will help determine your benefits

Be sure to explain your symptoms and what you believe caused them. Additionally, describe your work environment accurately and thoroughly. Your workers’ compensation attorney will request and track all your records.

If You Think You Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim That’s Being Ignored

The Yuba City workers’ compensation attorneys at Eason & Tambornini are ready to work for you. Your job is to heal, and our job is to fight for the maximum benefits possible so you can get on with your life. If your employer or the insurance company is ignoring your workers’ compensation claim or need help getting a claim started, we are here to help.

Legal Resources in Yuba City, California

Sutter County Superior Courthouse

1175 Civic Center Blvd

Yuba City, CA 95993

Main: (530) 822-3300

Civil: (530) 822-3304

Criminal: (530) 822-3306

Parking: Parking is available in front of the courthouse, which faces Civic Center Blvd. The entrance to the parking lot is located on Veterans Memorial Circle. Handicap parking places are also available in this area, clearly marked, and may be used with a Department of Motor Vehicles Handicap Permit displayed.

Civil case information: https://www.sutter.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil

Criminal case information: https://www.sutter.courts.ca.gov/divisions/criminal

Free Consultation with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Yuba City

There is no cost to meet with one of our personal injury attorneys in Yuba City to find out if we can help. If we don’t take your case, you pay nothing. If we do work together, you will pay nothing until you win. Rest assured, when we agree to represent you, we intend to win the maximum amount possible for you.

Call one of our workers’ compensation lawyers today at (916) 438-1819 if you or your loved one has suffered a work-related injury or illness. We are ready to help.