Dedicated Attorney for Work Injury Cases
Everyone deserves to work in a safe environment, but there are times when the services of a workplace accident lawyer are necessary. If you were injured on the job, your employer may be responsible. A Sacramento work injury lawyer from Marcus & Pulley can provide support to help obtain the right results for you.
As certified specialists in workers’ compensation law from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, our work injury lawyers are familiar with your legal rights, and we can provide an on-the-job injury lawyer to represent your interests. We specialize in the following areas:
- Workers’ Compensation
- Repetitive Stress Injury Cases
- Public Safety & First Responders
If You Have Been Hurt On the Job, We Can Help
A qualified work accident lawyer will tell you that anyone who is injured or suffers an illness due to a job-related activity is generally entitled to workers’ compensation. However, if an employer does not have proper workers’ compensation coverage, or the injury was caused by misconduct on the employer’s part, a lawsuit with the help of a workplace accident attorney may be necessary. There is a variety of professions that have higher than average incidences of workplace injuries. Some of those include:
- Drivers
- Steel Workers
- Electrical Power Line Workers
- Factory Workers
- Office Personnel
- Roofers
- Warehouse Employees
- Manufacturing Workers
A work accident attorney will be happy to speak with you to enable a clear understanding of your rights.
What Are Common Work Related Incidents or Illnesses?
- Repetitive Motion Injuries
- Machine Entanglements
- Vehicle Accidents
- Falling Objects
- Walking Into Objects
- Muscle Strain
- Slipping, Tripping, Falling
- Cuts or Lacerations
- Inhalation of Toxic Fumes
- Exposure to Loud Noises
What Should I Do If I Was Injured on the Job?
You should first tell your employer or direct supervisor if you had a work related injury or illness. It does not need to have taken place on company property as long as it was still work related. Provide your employer or supervisor with the specific details including; what happened in the incident and moments leading up to the incident, injured part, time, date, location, other individuals involved, etc.If you need emergency treatment your employer may tell you were you need to go for treatment, ensure that you tell your health care provider that the injury was work related. Contact the law offices of Marcus & Pulley and schedule a free consultation to determine if you have a case moving forward and to learn how to file your claim.