Workers’ Compensation for Paralyzing Injuries
Getting Workers’ Comp Benefits After a Job-Related Spine Injury
If you have suffered a paralyzing injury on the job, you already know that
this is a life-changing situation.
- You may have to relearn how to perform simple, daily tasks.
- Your medical treatment is extensive.
- Modifications may be required in order for you to operate your vehicle
or access your home. Special accommodations could be needed in your workplace,
or you may need to find an entirely new occupation.
If you have sustained such an injury on the job, do not face this challenge
alone. You need professional legal representation, and our Fresno paralysis
lawyer is ready to help you obtain the maximum benefits you are entitled
to under California
workers' compensation laws.
At the Law Offices of Bryan K. Leiser, we practice exclusively in the area
of workers' compensation. We are dedicated to protecting our clients'
rights and helping them obtain the compensation they need and deserve.
Our reputation is built on hard work and honesty. We have more 35 years
combined experience and a strong understanding of the cases we handle.
We provide legal counsel in cases of paralysis as a result of a workplace accident.
What Injuries Cause Paralysis?
There are various types of injuries that you can experience in the workplace
that may lead to paralysis:
- Falling from a ladder or other height while working construction
- Getting in a car accident while driving a company car
- Getting crushed by heavy machinery
If you have suffered a paralysis injury due to a work accident, we can
help you recover compensation through workers' compensation.
What Workers' Comp Benefits Can I Claim?
Workers injured on the job are generally entitled to seek workers'
comp benefits, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. The 4
basic types of benefits are:
- medical benefits
- disability benefits
- supplemental job displacement benefits
- death benefits.
Workers' comp pays for 100% of medical costs for injured workers, until
maximum medical improvement (MMI) is reached. This is the level at which
your physician determines that no further improvement is expected, even
with continued medical treatment.
At that point, in the case of
permanent disability, your physician will assign you a disability rating. That number, along
with other factors, will be used to determine the permanent disability
benefits you may be entitled to receive. The insurance company might try
to reduce the amount of your
workers' compensation settlement. You need an experienced paralysis attorney in Fresno to negotiate on
your behalf and fight for your rights.
Contact us at
(559) 900-1303
for the representation you deserve. Our paralysis injury lawyers in Fresno
are standing by and ready to help.