Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I have a business in Calif. My workers comp insurance lapsed and employee was injured. Do I have to pay his medical costs if his insurance paid them. Do I have to pay emotional distress, lost wages, his attorney, etc. Isn't there a uninsured find he can get money from>? If so, do they come after me for repayment. My business is incorporated. What does he have to try to prove to sue me and go after my house?


Asked on 1/09/14, 10:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If an employer fails to have comp insurance, then they are individually liable for payment of the benefits that would have been paid by insurance. Essentially the case becomes a PI case against you.

If this is a 'big' issue, hire an attorney to help contain the damage/penalty you face.

If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 1/09/14, 2:03 pm


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