Legal Question in Employment Law in California

injury

while employed, i slipped on black ice and felt my ankle pop. i tell 4 managers about it to put on record, they didn't put it on record and fire me two weeks later. is that something i can sue for?


Asked on 5/22/09, 4:40 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: injury

If you were on the job at the time of the incident, you may be entitled to workers compensation to cover your medical bills and pain and suffering. You can still file that paperwork.

Depending on many factors, if you believe you were fired only for making the injury claim, you might have a claim in workers compensation for retaliation.

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Answered on 5/22/09, 9:51 pm
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: injury

If you were not terminated for other reasons, not related to your injury, you are likely to have a disability discrimination and retaliation claim. Of course, more facts are needed to determine when this is worth pursuing in light of all available evidence.

Thanks, and feel free to follow up.

Arkady Itkin

California Employment Lawyer

http://www.arkadylaw.com

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Answered on 5/23/09, 12:24 am
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: injury

It appears that you have a valid worker's compensation case. Even if you supervisors refuse to file an accident report you still have a valid case. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/25/09, 3:02 pm


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