Pasadena Accident & Injury Lawyers

Workers Compensation

If an employee is injured on the job due to physical injury or stress, they can file a claim to receive workers compensation, which will help pay for medical expenses incurred because of the injury and lost wages.  Workers compensation is insurance paid for by your employer that provides cash benefits and medical care if you become disabled because of an injury or illness related to your job.  Even though employees are offered a certain amount of protection under Workers Compensation laws, sometimes the companies providing workers compensation insurance to employers will attempt to deny a claim, or give a low compensation amount to an injured worker. 

A Pasadena personal injury attorney can be very helpful to employees who are seeking workers compensation because they will fight to protect your rights in tricky situations and will ensure that the process goes smoothly.  After being injured on the job, the last thing you want to worry about is how you will pay your bills while you recover and our lawyers are here to make your situation easier. If you are injured at your place of employment or suffer injuries related to your job, workers compensation may entitle you to:

• Weekly benefits while you are temporarily disabled and unable to work.
• Payment of your medical expenses.
• Weekly payments or a lump sum payment for partial or total disability resulting from a work related injury.

The process of obtaining workers compensation is not always easy and will most often require the assistance of a qualified and experienced Pasadena personal injury lawyer.  Because the process is so complex, it can be very beneficial to have an attorney who is willing to work on your behalf to get you the maximum amount of compensation for the injuries you sustained at your place of employment. 

Contact a Pasadena Personal Injury Lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today to discuss workers compensation!