Workers’ Compensation Lawsuits in Los Angeles

As an employer, we know that you want to treat your workers well. In general, the workers’ compensation system in California is a “no-fault” system, meaning that the injured worker can recover compensation regardless of which party was at fault. However, there are times when denying a claim is necessary. Some of the most common reasons that you, as an employer, would need to deny a workers’ comp claim include the following:

• There were absolutely no witnesses to the incident
• The employee did not immediately report the injury
• There are discrepancies between the accident report and the initial medical records
• The employee had alcohol or drugs in their system at the time the incident occurred
• The injury occurred because the employee was horse-playing
• The injury occurred during the non-work time (unpaid breaks, meals, or transportation time)
• The employee refused to sign medical authorization forms
• The employee filed the claim after they were fired or laid off in retaliation

An employee whose claim for workers’ compensation benefits was denied has the option to sue the employer at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in order to have their claim thoroughly paid. Many employees who have their claims rejected by their employer take this route as one last attempt to get access to benefits, and this can be expensive for employers who have to sacrifice time and money to grapple with the process after rejecting a claim and denying liability. Employers who are dealing with these claims can benefit from legal advice from the workers’ compensation experts at Sacks Law Group, APC.

Accepting or rejecting an initial claim has a mandatory timeline attached to it by law, and so do the appeals that are made after an initial rejection. Because time is of the essence when it comes to workers’ compensation, it is crucial that employers retain legal counsel quickly if they want to have a legal advocate when they go to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board if there is no insurance to cover the injury claim.

A knowledgeable and experienced workers’ compensation defense lawyer can attend your court appearance and argue for your side during a hearing. The appeal hearing is not the end of the line even if the Board finds in favor of the employee, and we are prepared to take your case to the highest level of legal authority if necessary to protect your interests and your business. You have the right to protect your business from raised premiums due to fraudulent claims or injuries to employees for which your company was not liable, and we can help you exercise that right.

Sacks Law Group, APC can assist you and your business if you need workers’ compensation defense in Los Angeles or anyplace else in southern California. When your employee takes their case to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, you want an experienced attorney with a proven track record of solid results in your corner fighting for you. Contact us today for a consultation to learn more about your legal options.