Beverly Hills Workplace Accident Lawyer
Workplace Accident & Injury Attorney in Beverly Hills
Employers have a legal obligation to make sure their employees are provided a safe working environment. There are number of different conditions that could lead to a workplace accident. The majority of workplace accidents are caused by dangerous or hazardous conditions at the workplace, such as:
- Broken stairs
- Broken handrails
- Malfunctioning elevators
- Malfunctioning escalators
- Slippery or wet floors
- Falling objects
- Obstructed walkways
- Poor lighting
- Failure to post warning signs
- Cracked or uneven pavement
- Exposed holes or ditches
- Exposed electrical wiring or equipment
In some cases, workplace accidents happen as a result of negligent security, such as in cases where the victim is assaulted or harassed by a co-worker, supervisor, or client, patron, guest, etc.
Obtaining Compensation for a Beverly Hills Workplace Accident
When employees are injured at their workplace, they have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim to recover benefits for their injuries, such as compensation for their medical treatment and lost wages. Under California workers’ compensation laws, injured employees who file for workers’ compensation benefits are prohibited from suing their employer for damages. Instead of suing the employer for damages to cover medical expenses and lost wages, the victim receives financial benefits from the workers’ compensation system.
However, an injured employee still has the right to sue a third party for damages. For example, if an employee was assaulted during his or her work shift, he or she does not have the right to sue his or her employer on the grounds of negligent security, but he or she does have the right to sue the person who committed the assault.
Contact a Beverly Hills Workplace Accident Attorney
If you have been injured at your workplace, we can help you file for workers’ compensation benefits, as well as help you file an injury lawsuit against negligent third parties. When you come to Pacific Attorney Group, an experienced Beverly Hills personal injury lawyer will sit down with you to discuss your case at length to evaluate the validity of your claim, explain your rights under the law, and determine the best way to proceed forward. If we determine it’s best to file for workers’ compensation benefits, we can prepare your application and review it to make sure there aren’t any errors that could hold up the application process or cause your claim to be denied. In cases against a third party, we will work diligently to prepare a compelling case, and negotiate aggressively for the largest settlement possible.
Contact a Beverly Hills workplace accident attorney
at Pacific Attorney Group to discuss your injury case today!