Taking Action after being Injured at your Workplace in California

The very first thing you should do if you’re hurt on the job is to report the incident immediately. Don’t hesitate and contact a personal injury attorney right away because you need a strong legal team on your side. In Orange County, you run the risk of losing significant benefits the moment you retain an attorney. But without one you’re at the mercy of the company, their doctors and what they decide to award you–if anything.

Another good reason to secure an attorney is to make certain you and your rights are adequately protected. A team of attorneys will be able to file your claim promptly and of course properly. Without proper legal representation, you may be sacrificing your lifetime medical benefits. This is a serious issue to contemplate and all the more reason you need to seek the right help.

What you Need to Know

In California, you are covered up to $10,000 automatically after a work-related illness or injury without any investigation as to who was at fault. This is not good for the injured worker. This means, that if you allow this to happen–you will be barred from suing your employer. Your medical bills may well exceed $10,000.

If you are an independent contractor, the client you work for is not required to pay for or provide workers’ comp insurance. But if you are an employee and live out of state but appear in California to work for a company part-time, you are entitled to workers’ comp. If you are the only employee of a company, you are also entitled to workers’ comp.

You are entitled to 2 thirds of your weekly pay for either 104 weeks or until you can return to work. You can receive partial or total disability payments if you can not perform duties until your injury has healed. These are unique circumstances to everyone. With the help of our Orange County personal injury attorney, we can help lift the burden from an injured by providing skilled and experienced legal assistance.

San Bernardino Street Race Kills Young Teenager

Wednesday night around 10:00 p.m., police and paramedics responded to an accident that took place at Highland Land and Macy Street in San Bernardino. Police stated that a teenager was racing another vehicle in his 1992 Mitsubishi GT 3000 when he collided head-on with a 2011 Toyota Corolla.  The Corolla was carrying three occupants when the crash occurred.

The teenage driver of the Mitsubishi was identified as 19-year-old Mark Jimenez of San Bernardino, he was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The three people occupying the Toyota Corolla were taken to a local medical center where they were rushed into emergency surgery due to critical internal injuries sustained in the accident. The driver of the Corolla is reported to be in critical condition; he was identified as 23-year-old Francisca Vargas of San Bernardino.

Police are still searching for the other driver who was racing with Mark. If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident, it’s important to understand how to handle the situation. Contact our San Bernardino car accident attorney today.

Motorcyclist Charged With DUI After Passenger Killed in Richmond Accident

Richmond Police has charged a 37-year-old motorcyclist with driving outside of restrictions, DUI and aggravated involuntary manslaughter after his passenger was killed in a collision Saturday evening. The accident took place near the 1300 block of E. Main Street around 5:00 p.m. According to the authorities, the motorcyclist was traveling on East Main Street with a female passenger when he smashed into the back of another vehicle.

The 33-year-old female passenger sustained severe injuries after being thrown from the motorcycle and was transported to VCU Medical Center. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries later that night. Police were able to identify her 33-year-old Richmond resident Sarah Weeda.

The 37-year-old motorcyclist was identified as Joe Durham Jr, of Richmond, also received injuries from the accident and is in recovery. It’s very unfortunate that Sarah was killed in this motorcycle. If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI in Richmond contact our Richmond DUI attorney today for a free legal consultation.