California Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Most individuals go to work and do not expect to have an accident that results in an injury. The reality is that job- related accidents and occupational illnesses are not uncommon. If you have been injured on the job and are unable to work, our experienced attorneys can help you obtain workers’ compensation benefits.
If you have been injured at work, you should immediately obtain first-aid or any other necessary medical treatment. You must also notify your employer in writing about the injury as soon as possible. If you fail to do so, you may forfeit your right to workers’ compensation benefits. In order to be eligible for benefits, you must also file a claim with the workers’ compensation board.
Workers’ compensation pays for proper and necessary medical treatment for work-related injuries or occupational illnesses at no cost to the employee.
An employee who is unable to work because of a job-related injury or illness is eligible to receive partial compensation for lost wages.
Most states compensate workers left with a permanent impairment that results in a total disability or a partial disability, although determinations of monetary awards vary from state to state.
If a worker is killed on the job or dies from complications of a job-related injury or illness, his or her family members may be entitled to collect benefits.
Meet Attorney Paul E. Najoan Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law
Paul E. Najoan helps injured workers navigate through the complex area of workers’ compensation to obtain the benefits they deserve. He is a highly skilled attorney with over 20 years of experience in workers’ compensation law. Paul is part of a small group of attorneys who have achieved the status of Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. This certification is only awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated a high level of competency and experience in that area of the law.