Santa Rosa Workers' Comp Attorney for Third-Party Lawsuits
Most workers injured on the job in the San Francisco Bay Area or elsewhere in Northern California know they are covered by workers' compensation for medical care and lost earnings. What many workers may not know, however, is that the negligent party or parties found responsible for causing the accident or contributing to the injuries may be sued for additional damages. These lawsuits are called 'third-party' claims because they do not involve seeking compensation from the employer or the California workers' compensation insurance system.
You Have Rights on the Job — We Protect Them
If you were injured on the job, don't assume that workers' comp benefits will be enough. In most cases, you will not even be allowed to see your own doctor for medical care. Depending upon the extent of your injuries, you may also be required to undergo retraining for a new position, if you are unable to return to your previous job. Although you have some protections against termination, your employer remains in control of whether to hold your job open, or force you into a job that may not suit your interests or job skills. Even after retraining, many injured workers are unable to find employment in the industry or geographic region that fits their personal and family needs.
We Help You Get Full and Fair Money Damages for a Lifetime of Lost Opportunity
Talk to a workplace injury attorney at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, in Santa Rosa, California. We offer a free case evaluation to determine whether you have a legitimate claim for filing a lawsuit for significant money damages to compensate you and your family for losing a lifetime of income, benefits and retirement earnings. We will aggressively pursue the money damages you are entitled to, which may not be fully recoverable under the workers' compensation system, including medical treatment, physical rehabilitation, retraining and pain and suffering.
Free Consultation · Contingency Fees · Serving All of Northern California
Learn more about your rights beyond workers compensation in Northern California. From offices in Santa Rosa, we represent clients in communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and communities throughout Northern California. Call us toll free at 707-544-5858 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced Santa Rosa workplace accident lawyers today.
