Workers' Compensation Accidents

If you are injured on the job, your employer is obligated to provide you with benefits. You may have been injured while outside your employer's place of business. The injury may have taken a second, a minute, a year, ten years or your entire employment to occur. You may even have been at fault. But if you were working for your employer at the time of the injury, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits

 

YOUR RIGHTS: Temporary Disability * if you are injured at work, your employer is obligated to provide you with benefits such as:  Compensation, Medical Treatment and Modified Work.  Permanent Disability * If your work injury left you permanently disabled in any way, your employer must provide you with benefits such as:  Compensation for any work restrictions, future medical care and lifetime pension for serious injuries.  Medical Care * Your Employer must provide you with the medical care for your work injury.  You can be treated by a doctor of facility chosen by your employer or you may select your own treating doctor or facility.  If you are dissatisfied with the treatment provided by your employer, you are entitled to chose your own facility.  Reimbursement for Mileage * Your employer is obligated to pay you for mileage and parking to and from your treating doctor, pharmacy, or facility providing you with vocational rehabilitation.  Death Benefits * If your death is work-related, benefits, including burial and funeral expenses, will be paid to your dependents.  Penalties * If the insurance company mishandles any part of your claim, you may be entitled to additional monies from the penalties which it will have to pay.

Auto & Personal Injury Accidents

• Auto Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Defective Products
• Dog Bites
• Drug Injuries
• Drunk Driving Victims
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Truck Accidents
• Wrongful Death

After the California car accident: Don't sign anything * from the insurance adjuster until you've spoken to an experienced attorney at Castillo & Associates. Take pictures at the scene.  Talk to witnesses * gather as much information as you can, if you're able, at the scene of the accident.  See your doctor immediately * and follow all of his recommendations.  Any delay may hurt your claim.  Call your insurance company right away * any delay in reporting the auto accident could hurt your case.  Keep records and receipts * write down how you felt afterward. Six or seven months later, it may be hard to remember how painful it was.  Hire a lawyer * at Castillo & Associates we will stand up to the insurance companies and demand the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.