Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Injured at work and employer not insured
My friend needs a lawyer- he injured his back at work, and then found out his employer (a towing company in Barstow)didn't have insurance. Do we look for a Workers Comp attorney, or is it now a civil case and look for a personal injury attorney?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Injured at work and employer not insured
If employer does not have an insurance..emplyoee still can proceed with WC case and make a claim from State's Uninsured Employer's fund..where state pays then tries to collect from the employer. But in my opininon it is better to go through PI route.
Re: Injured at work and employer not insured
Its now a civil case.
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Re: Injured at work and employer not insured
Without WCAB insurance, the case becomes a PI matter. If you can't find local counsel, contact me to discuss the value of the case.