Los Angeles Workplace Injury Lawyer
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California Personal Injury Legal Services
No-fee-unless-we-win personal injury representation across California. We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
California Personal Injury Law
California follows pure comparative negligence (Civil Code). Two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, three years for property damage. We fight insurance companies to maximize your compensation.
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Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a third-party workplace injury claim in Los Angeles?
- A third-party workplace injury claim allows Los Angeles workers to sue parties other than their employer who caused or contributed to their workplace injury. In Los Angeles County, this commonly involves port equipment operators, entertainment production companies, construction general contractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers. Unlike workers' compensation, third-party claims let you recover full damages including pain and suffering.
- Can I file a third-party claim for an injury at the Port of Los Angeles?
- Yes. The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are complex multi-employer environments involving terminal operators, shipping companies, crane operators, trucking firms, and equipment manufacturers. If any of these third parties caused your injury through negligence, defective equipment, or unsafe conditions, you can pursue a third-party claim for full compensation beyond workers' compensation.
- What types of entertainment industry injuries qualify for third-party claims?
- Entertainment set injuries that may give rise to third-party claims include stunt-related accidents caused by negligent coordination, injuries from defective props or rigging equipment, falls from sets or stages due to unsafe construction, electrical injuries from faulty lighting rigs, vehicle accidents during on-location shoots, and injuries caused by pyrotechnics or special effects failures. Production companies, equipment rental firms, and venue owners may all be liable third parties.
- Who can be held liable for a construction site injury in downtown Los Angeles?
- Third parties liable for construction injuries in downtown Los Angeles include general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, architects and engineers who created unsafe designs, equipment manufacturers, crane operators, and material suppliers. LA's massive high-rise and Metro expansion projects involve dozens of contractors working simultaneously, creating numerous potential third-party claims.
- How is a third-party claim different from workers' compensation in Los Angeles?
- Workers' compensation provides limited benefits regardless of fault, covering medical bills and partial wages. A third-party claim against a negligent party allows you to recover full compensation including pain and suffering, emotional distress, full lost wages, future earning capacity, and punitive damages. Our Los Angeles workplace injury lawyers pursue both simultaneously to maximize your recovery.
- What compensation can I recover in a Los Angeles workplace injury lawsuit?
- In a third-party workplace injury lawsuit in Los Angeles, you may recover full medical expenses past and future, complete lost wages and future earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and punitive damages in cases of extreme negligence. Port injuries, construction accidents, and entertainment industry cases often result in substantial recoveries due to the severity of injuries and the resources of liable parties.
- How long do I have to file a workplace injury lawsuit in Los Angeles?
- California has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including third-party workplace injury lawsuits. For product liability claims against equipment manufacturers, you generally have two years from the date of injury. Toxic exposure cases, such as those involving oil refinery chemicals in Wilmington or Carson, may have different timelines based on when you discovered the illness. Contact a Los Angeles workplace injury lawyer immediately.
- Can I sue an oil refinery for a workplace injury in Wilmington or Carson?
- Yes. If an oil refinery's negligence caused your injury through unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, chemical exposure, inadequate safety protocols, or failure to maintain proper ventilation, you may have a third-party claim. The Wilmington and Carson areas have numerous refineries where third-party negligence commonly occurs, including explosions, toxic releases, and equipment failures.
- What should I do after a workplace injury in Los Angeles?
- After a workplace injury in Los Angeles, seek immediate medical attention, report the injury to your supervisor, document the scene with photos if possible, collect witness information, file a workers' compensation claim, preserve any evidence of defective equipment or unsafe conditions, and consult a workplace injury attorney about potential third-party claims before giving any recorded statements.
- What role does Cal/OSHA play in Los Angeles workplace injury cases?
- Cal/OSHA investigates serious workplace injuries in Los Angeles and can issue citations to employers and third parties. In port operations, construction sites, refineries, and entertainment productions, Cal/OSHA violations are powerful evidence of negligence in third-party lawsuits. Our Los Angeles lawyers obtain Cal/OSHA investigation reports and use violation findings to strengthen claims against negligent third parties.
- Can undocumented workers file workplace injury claims in Los Angeles?
- Yes. California law protects all workers regardless of immigration status. Undocumented workers in Los Angeles have the same rights to file workers' compensation claims and third-party workplace injury lawsuits. Employers and third parties cannot use immigration status as a defense, and retaliation for filing a claim is illegal under California law. This protection applies in all industries including construction, manufacturing, and food processing.
- What if my employer pressures me not to file a third-party claim in Los Angeles?
- It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against you for filing a third-party workplace injury claim in California. Your employer cannot fire you, demote you, reduce your hours, or take any adverse action because you pursued legal claims against a negligent third party. If your employer retaliates, you may have an additional claim for wrongful termination.
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Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
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