Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Hello. I am an Academic Student Employee at Cal State University, Northridge. I work as a writing consultant for the ChS Department in the university. Two days ago, while working, I sat on a chair and the chair was broken and so I fell. I went to the student health center in the university and was told that a disk on my spine may have been displaced due to the fall. I informed my boss about the fall and was told that I would have to sign a few papers, but was never given those papers and have not been contacted yet. My question is, am I responsible for my fall or is it the fault of the university or department for not maintaining their office furniture in a safe condition?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You need to make sure that the documents that were filed were application and claim form for worker's compensation benefits. The worker's compensation benefits in california is a no-fault type of benefits so you don't need to worry about whether you are responsible for breaking the chair or inflicting your injury. To find out what benefits you are entitled to, feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.
This is a worker's compensation claim where negligence is not an issue. Contact me directly.
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