Huntington Beach Workplace Injury Lawyer

Huntington Beach Workplace Injury Attorney

Experiencing an injury on the job can change your life forever. Not only are you dealing with the recovery process, but also the anxieties of being unable to work. An experienced Huntington Beach workplace injury lawyer can help explain your legal rights and options under California law.

Choose a Trusted Workers’ Compensation Law Firm in California: Local Law Firm Near You

The attorneys at Canlas Law Group have spent years helping hundreds of California clients seek justice after being injured at work. We’ve fought to secure:

• $333,000 for a machine operator who suffered back and wrist injuries from his work
• $425,000 for a sales clerk who suffered a head injury after falling at work
• $372,000 for an employee of an industrial parts supplier who experienced a stroke at work

Our attorneys value trust. When you come to meet us for a confidential consultation, you’ll be treated with empathy and respect from the first handshake. We take injustices personally and seek to validate our clients’ pain.

California Workers’ Compensation Laws and Benefits

In 2023, California had 363,900 cases of private industry worker illness and injuries. The most reported cases were in local government, trade, transportation, and utilities, education and health services, and goods-producing.

Out of Orange County’s 1,641,300 employees in 2024, there were 55,718 first reports of injury submitted that year. Major employers in Huntington Beach include Boeing, Quicksilver, Cambro Manufacturing, and C & D Aerospace. In 2023, the largest industries in town were healthcare and manufacturing. Those working in these industries often face higher risks of workplace injury.

After experiencing an injury in the workplace, you’ll have 30 days to report the incident to your employer, both verbally and in writing. You’re entitled to receive:

1. Medical treatment, including doctor and hospital visits, medical supplies and devices, medications, travel costs, and home health care
2. Partial wages. These wages are two-thirds of your average weekly wage and are paid to you every two weeks. They begin two weeks after your first day off work for your recovery.

Filing a Personal Injury Claim Against a Third Party

Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may be able to open a personal injury claim against a third party if they were responsible. For example, if a product at your workplace was the cause of your injury, you may be able to open a legal claim against the manufacturer of the faulty product.

Victims have two years to file personal injury claims in California. This can be done at the Central Justice Center, located at 700 Civic Center Drive West in Santa Ana. While this timeline may seem long, it’s important to file as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more your personal and financial losses will continue to pile up. It may also become harder to preserve evidence the more time that passes.

Be sure to hire a workplace injury lawyer before filing your case. They’ll be able to explain what specific laws apply in your unique situation.

Damages You Can Request in a Personal Injury Case

When determining how much compensation to award victims, courts review the losses suffered after the workplace injury. You can request two main types of damages in a personal injury case:

1. Economic damages: These damages help injured workers receive compensation for any financial losses. This can include your medical bills, lost wages due to missed work while recovering from your injuries, and damage to your personal belongings, such as a cell phone or clothing.
2. Non-economic damages: These damages are trickier to calculate, as they’re based on a victim’s non-financial losses. You can recover compensation for your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement.

Pursuing a personal injury case after a workplace injury can be especially helpful for those who have had their workers’ compensation claim denied.

FAQs About Huntington Beach, CA Workplace Injury Law

Can I Win Punitive Damages in My Workplace Personal Injury Case?

You may be able to win punitive damages in your personal injury case if the responsible party acted with extreme malice or negligence. For example, if a third-party contractor was the cause of your injury and was under the influence at the time, they may have to pay you punitive damages. They were designed to further punish the guilty party and deter similar actions from happening in the future.

What Do I Do if My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?

If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you can dispute the denial. Claims may be denied if your employer believes your injury wasn’t caused by your job. Your case will be assigned to a hearing judge, and you’ll meet with the insurance company and your lawyer before trial during a settlement hearing. If you’re unable to reach a settlement agreement, the case will proceed to trial, where a judge will have the final say.

What Evidence Should I Gather for My Workers’ Compensation Case?

You’ll need to gather extensive evidence for your workers’ compensation case, whether for a personal injury case or an appeal for your claim being denied. Your lawyer can help gather witness and professional testimony about what they believe caused your injuries.

Include copies of incident reports and your medical records. Provide documentation about your personal and financial losses, such as your medical bills and notes from a therapist about your mental state. Include relevant photos, videos, and surveillance footage.

What Are Permanent Disability Payments in a Workers’ Compensation Case?

Depending on the severity of the injury, the age of the worker, and the nature of their job, injured employees in California may be entitled to receive permanent disability payments in their workers’ compensation case. The amount they receive is based on a percentage of their average weekly wages. These payments increase yearly to account for California’s wage growth.

Hire a Workplace Injury Lawyer to Fight for Your Legal Rights

Contact Canlas Law Group today to learn how our experienced attorneys can help you. We offer confidential consultations for new clients at our office in Cerritos. We value giving our clients the tools they need to make informed decisions about their legal case.

Huntington Beach is proud to represent those living in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and other residents of Southern California.