Trusted Partners

$10,000,000

Wrongful Termination

$6,700,000

Jury Verdict in Los Angeles County Superior Court for a $15/hr employee fired only because she was a pregnant Mexican woman who needed a handful of days off to give birth to her baby. Click here to learn more about this case.

$5,000,000

Construction Accident

$4,700,000

Hospital Employee Fired

$4,000,000

$4,000,000 Arbitration win for a sales associate at a major retail chain for workplace sexual assault. Click here to learn more about this case.

$3,400,000

Healthcare System

$3,320,000

Wrongful Termination

$3,451,220

Wrongful Termination

$3,000,000

Premises Liability Accident

$2,800,000

Class Action

$2,500,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

$1,500,000

Wrongful Termination

$1,500,000

Trip & Fall Accident

$1,475,000

Wrongful Termination

$1,403,697

Wrongful Termination

$1,325,000

$10.50 per hour fast food worker sexually harassed by manager who quit when nothing was done to stop it.

$1,250,000

$12.50/hr. temp. staffing agency worker fired after becoming pregnant.

$1,225,000

$1.225 million verdict for a rear-end car crash with $100 in property damage.

$1,100,000

$1.1 million for wrongful termination because of sick son.

$1,010,000

$1.01 million for a disabled worker who was wrongfully terminated by his employer.

$1,000,000

Settlement for a woman who required a neck surgery because of an injury on a property.

$1,000,000

5 year employee out on medical leave for about 2 years loses his job when he attempts to return to work from medical leave.

$1,000,000

$1 million settlement for Uber/Lyft/rideshare car crash.

$1,000,000

$1 million settlement for motorcycle crash victim suffering from a brain injury.

$934,000

For Wrongful Termination While on Medical Leave

$930,000

Settlement for Disability-Related Wrongful Termination

$850,000

Class action settlement for fast food employees deprived of full wages earned.

$825,000

Settlement for Pregnancy & Disability-Related Wrongful Termination

$775,000

For Employee Fired While on a Pregnancy-Related Leave of Absence

$765,000

5 month employee earning $12/hr fired for missing time for work related to a disability.

$750,000

Verdict for Premises Liability

$700,000

For Car Accident With a $45k Best Offer

$500,000

Settlement for Disability Related Wrongful Termination

$443,000

For Wrongful Termination Related to Medical Leave of Absence

$375,000

For Employee Not Allowed to Return to Work After Brief Medical Leave

$315,000

To Restaurant Employees for Off the Clock Work

$300,000

For Employee Fired for Having Permanent Disability

$300,000

For Missed Lunch Breaks and Termination Based on Eye Condition (Disability)

$300,000

For Permanently Disabled Employee

$285,000

For Sexual Harassment

$280,000

Settlement for Slip and Fall

$275,000

For Employee Not Permitted to Return to Work While Disabled

$250,000

Settlement for Injury at Apartment Complex

$210,000

For Employee Fired After Presenting Her Doctor’s Report Upon Returning From Medical Leave

$175,000

For Wrongful Termination of Disabled Worker

$160,000

To Restaurant Employees for Rest and Meal Break Violations

$160,000

For Employee on Pregnancy Leave

$150,000

For Landscaper Fired for Taking Time-off for Surgery

$150,000

For Employee Fired After Requesting Time Off to Nurse an Injury

$150,000

For Factory Worker Replaced While on Year Long Medical Leave of Absence

$135,000

For Employee Fired for Taking Pregnancy Leave

$135,000

For Wage & Hour Disputes

$135,000

For Employee Fired While on Extended Medical Leave

$125,000

Employee Not Allowed to Work With Disability

$120,000

For Overtime, Rest and Lunch Break Violations Against Client Who Worked as Dishwasher.

$105,000

For 59 Year Old Cook Fired for Age

$105,000

For Employee on Work Restrictions Fired for Having an Expired Work Permit

$100,000

For Parking Attendant Fired for Missing Work Because of His Diabetes

$100,000

For Employee Fired for Performance Issues While on Medical Leave

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Los Angeles Crush Injury Lawyer

Every accident in the workplace can cause pain and suffering. However, few are as complicated as a crush injury. These work-related accidents cause massive trauma and may lead to lifelong complications. It can also hinder your ability to provide for your family. Workers’ compensation can reduce the burden on you after injuries.

If you or someone you love were injured in a workplace crush accident, you do not need to suffer silently or go without because of a lack of income. Our Los Angeles crush injury lawyers could help you understand your rights and provide information about the compensation you may be entitled to.

What Are Crush Injuries?

For a crush injury to be sustained, a body or body part must be compressed between two hard surfaces. The injuries can be devastating, and there may be long-term effects and severe complications.

One common complication is compartment syndrome. This occurs when blood and other bodily fluids accumulate in an area. Complications may include renal failure, amputation, organ damage, or death.

Other injuries that may be immediately visible after a crush accident may include:

Severe tissue damage
Broken, fractured, or shattered bones
Nerve damage
Spinal cord injuries
Internal bleeding
Internal organ damage
Traumatic brain injuries
Amputations

These injuries can change a person’s life instantly and make things more difficult for the rest of their life. Though it may not help ease the pain of a crush injury, an Irvine attorney could help a person seek compensation to ease the burden they now face.

Common Causes of Crush Injuries

Crush injuries are not restricted to construction sites, and in fact can happen in any workplace. Our experienced Los Angeles attorneys have handled crush injury lawsuits involving:

Merchandise falling off shelves in warehouses or retail stores
Improperly secured furniture, filing cabinets, light fixtures, and electronic display screens in professional offices
Heavy doors or windows that were not correctly installed
Carelessly operated vehicles in parking lots and other trafficked areas
Industrial or commercial equipment with inadequate guards around moving parts
Overloaded hand trolleys or lifts that collapse on a user or other persons
Collapsing obstacles or decorative features at amusement parks
Collisions between cars or trucks, watercraft, bicycles (including e-bikes), or off-road vehicles.

More generally, a crush injury can occur whenever a person’s arm, leg, or other body part is caught between moving or moveable object and some other surface. The object does not need to be large, and anything with sufficient mass and momentum can be the cause of a crush injury.

When you are speaking with attorneys about pursuing a crush injury lawsuit, make sure they understand the physics and dynamics of how any moving object can lead to serious crush trauma. Your attorney’s ability to explain complex physical motion to a jury can make a significant difference in proving a negligent party’s liability and recovering the largest available damages award from that party.

How Can a Crush Injury Lawyer Help?

A crush accident victim’s time and energy will be consumed by multiple medical procedures, recovery, and rehabilitation in the aftermath of the accident. Collecting and organizing evidence, pursuing workers’ compensation claims, and filing a lawsuit can be an added burden while the victim attempts to adjust to limitations caused by crush injuries. Hiring a lawyer to manage that process substantially reduces this burden.

When you retain LNN’s after a crush accident, our Los Angeles lawyers will promptly:

Secure information about the accident, including gathering contact information of witnesses, preventing the destruction or disposal of the objects that caused the crush injury, and reviewing available security footage and other photographic evidence of the accident
Identify all potentially liable parties whose negligence contributed to the accident
Track and organize all costs and expenses incurred by the victim as a result of the crush accident, including bills from hospitals and physicians, and lost wages while the victim recovers from injuries
Confer with accident reconstruction analysts and other experts to better understand whether and to what extent the accident resulted from a party’s negligence
Interface with insurance companies to verify that reimbursements are fair and reasonable, and that insurance adjusters are not forcing the victim to settle for less than they are entitled to recover
Verify that workers’ compensation claims are timely filed and that full and fair benefits are paid.

Crush accident victims who pursue workers’ compensation benefits might not think that they have an opportunity to sue for additional damages that are not provided by those benefits. If, however, parties other than the injured worker’s employer contributed to the accident and any resulting injuries, the worker may be able to collect those damages with a personal injury lawsuit. Consult with an experienced attorney to make sure that you are pursuing the full amount of compensation you are entitled to recover from all liable sources.

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We Handle a Wide Range of Workplace Injury Cases, Including:

Airline & Airport Employees

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Auto Workers

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Brain Injuries

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Business Professionals

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Fire Fighter Injuries

Health Workers

Hospital Workers

Industrial Workers

Neck And Back Injuries

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Police Officer Injuries

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Repetitive Stress Injury

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Restaurant Worker Injuries

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Shoulder And Elbow Injuries

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Union Workers Injuries

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Compensation for Crush Injuries

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) aims to lessen the impact on workers who are injured on the job. It provides injured workers with:

Medical care
Temporary disability benefits
Permanent disability benefits
Supplemental job benefits
Death benefits

Often, people with injuries qualify for more than one benefit. However, to take advantage of it, they must file a claim within the statute of limitations. According to Labor Code § 5405, there is a one-year statute of limitations on workers’ compensation claims.

How to Proceed with a Workers’ Compensation Claim

It can be challenging to think about the proper steps to take after sustaining a workplace injury, especially one as severe as a crush injury. However, the steps a person takes immediately after an injury could determine the compensation they will get. Two of the main things a person must do include:

Notifying their employer of the injuries within 30 days
Seeking medical assistance as soon as possible after the injury

When seeking medical assistance, telling the physician that an injury occurred in the workplace is beneficial. Employers are legally obligated to pay medical bills when an employee files a claim. Therefore, it is also illegal for a physician to attempt to bill the injured employee.

If the physician bills the individual, their employer refuses to pay medical expenses, or they are denied a workers’ compensation claim, they should seek legal counsel. Other options may exist to secure the financial assistance they require. For instance, if a person is denied a workers’ compensation claim, they can appeal it.

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California Workers' Comp Faqs

What is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a social insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer from a job-related injury. It is designed to ensure the employee receives prompt medical treatment and compensation for lost wages, regardless of who is at fault. The program was adopted in California and most other states during the early 20th century, and replaces the right of employees to sue employers over work-related injuries in exchange for benefits.

What happens if someone gets hurt and their employer doesn’t have sufficient coverage?

If an employee incurs a work-related injury or illness and the employer does not have valid workers’ compensation insurance, workers’ compensation may not be available as a remedy. However, the employee can still file a civil action against their employer in addition to filing a workers’ compensation claim. Employees should reach out to their local DWC office to discuss their options further. The employee can also work with a workers’ compensation attorneto help them pursue compensation.

Appeals for Workers’ Comp Denials in Los Angeles County

The last thing you want to deal with after being hurt on the job is fighting with the insurance company just to get your wages paid or to see that your medical bills are taken care of. Has your workers’ comp claim been denied or delayed? Do you suspect some type of insurance bad faith? Our Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorneys are here to help. We can file an appeal on your behalf and continue pursuing the compensation you deserve.

Featured Workers’ Comp Practice Areas

Amputation injuries
Back/neck injuries
Brain injuries
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Head injuries
Knee injuries
Mental/psychological injuries
Occupational disease
Shoulder injuries
Repetitive stress injury

Workers’ compensation claims can be difficult to navigate, especially after you have been injured. Our Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorneys are here to guide you every step of the way and ensure you have the best chance of success.

Hiring a Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Many workers’ compensation claims are complicated. The best way to ensure that you obtain your full benefits after an on-the-job injury is by consulting with a Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney. Without the help of an attorney, you may not receive the compensation you are entitled to for your medical care, disability payments, and more. An experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and responsibilities regarding your workers’ compensation claim. They can also assist you with an appeal if your claim is denied. Workers’ compensation claims require adherence to tight deadlines, failure to report an injury in a timely manner can result in your claim being rejected. It is generally in your best interest to consult with a Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney as early in the process as possible.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and What They Cover

Individuals in California who are injured on the job or have a work-related illness may be entitled to several benefits through their company’s policy. Most employers in the state are required to either purchase a workers’ compensation policy from a licensed insurer or become self-insured. If you are injured at work, your employer’s workers’ compensation benefits may include payment for:

Medical care
Temporary disability benefits
Permanent disability benefits
Supplemental job displacement benefits
Death benefits

It is important to discuss your case with a Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible after your injury. An attorney can help you understand how to file a claim through your employer’s policy and ensure that you receive the maximum compensation available based on your case.

Workers’ Compensation and Wrongful Termination

An employer cannot fire you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee who has been injured on the job and is seeking workers’ compensation benefits. In addition, an employer cannot deduct a portion of your paycheck in order to help offset the cost of workers’ compensation benefits. If you filed a workers’ compensation claim and were subsequently fired from your position, you might be entitled to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. There are strict state and federal laws that protect workers from wrongful dismissal. Our attorneys can help you file the appropriate claim against your employer if you were wrongfully terminated.

Workers’ Compensation and Permanent Disability

Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be unable to return to your previous job duties. If you have long-term medical problems related to your on-the-job injury, you might be entitled to permanent disability benefits. Permanent disability benefits are designed to compensate those whose injury results in a reduced earning capacity. You might still be able to collect permanent disability benefits even if you are able to return to work. In order to qualify for permanent disability benefits, a doctor must first find that your condition is not likely to change or improve. The doctor may state that your injury has reached its maximum medical improvement or has become permanent and stationary.

What to Do if You Are Injured on the Job in Los Angeles

If you have a work-related injury, you need to act quickly to protect your right to compensation. First, report the injury to your employer. In some cases, your injury may be caused by repeated exposure as opposed to a single accident. It is critical to report the injury immediately upon discovery, even if it occurs over time. Second, you need to seek emergency medical treatment. Any delay in treatment may directly affect your ability to receive full workers’ compensation benefits. Seek and continue treatment. Do not miss doctor’s appointments and follow through with any referrals to specialists or other recommendations. Finally, contact a Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney. An attorney can help you file a claim for benefits and ensure that you receive fair and full compensation for your losses.

Losing a Loved One to a Job-related Injury

In the unimaginable event that you have lost a loved one due to a job-related injury or illness, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. Generally, spouses, children, and other dependents are entitled to death benefits. A Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney can help you understand your rights and whether you qualify for death benefits. We know that no amount of money could ever fully compensate you for the loss of your loved one, but these benefits may help to relieve unexpected costs such as burial expenses.

How Does Workers’ Compensation in California Work?

By law, most employers in California are expected to have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees to compensate them if they are injured on the job. Your employer is required to pay a specific amount to you; however, if a third party was involved—such as a manufacturer or someone not employed by your employer—then you may be entitled to secondary compensation.

What Costs Are Covered by Workers’ Comp?

In California, workers’ compensation covers all of your authorized injury-related expenses, including (but not limited to) medical costs, rehabilitation costs, therapy, and any job-related retraining you may need to get back to work. You may also be eligible for temporary total or temporary partial disability benefits if your injury has put you out of commission for a time. Should your injury pose permanent limitations on your ability to do your job or eliminate your ability to work at all, you may be able to receive permanent disability benefits.

How Do I File a Workers’ Comp Claim in California?

Talk to your employer about your injury or developed illness right away. Ideally, do this as soon as you are injured or become aware of your illness so that your employer has the option to send you to a physician in their medical provider network. Seek medical attention and keep record of any diagnoses, x-rays, doctor’s notes, prescribed treatments, etc. If your injury requires you to receive immediate medical attention, do so before talking to your employer, but do not wait more than 30 days to report your injury. Make your workers’ comp claim official by filing an Application for Adjudication of Claim no more than 1 year after your injury. This is one of several forms you will need to file in order to recover costs associated with your injury or illness.

What Happens if a California Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Every employer in the state of California is required to hold a workers’ compensation insurance policy with a licensed insurer and provide related benefits to their employees when the need arises. Even small companies with only a few employees must provide workers’ compensation for their employees and have sufficient insurance.

What resources are available if my employer is uninsured?

If your employer is not properly insured and cannot cover your injury-related costs, the state of California has what is known as the Uninsured Employer’s Benefit Trust Fund (UEBTF), which serves as a fallback and provides the funds for hurt workers.

Are There Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Near Me?

LNN is located in downtown Los Angeles. We can take all workers’ compensation cases based in California.

Contact a Crush Injury Attorney in Irvine

If you were injured on the job, LNN, is here to help you get through the claims process with as little stress as possible. We understand the laws as they may pertain to your case and understand the complexities that may come from trying to get workers’ compensation benefits.

Before you settle for less than you deserve, contact LNN, for a free consultation regarding your claim.

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