Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
back injury, bosses neglect
companys new truck had no bumper on back, bed was four feet high. my jog requires lifting tractor trailor tires: sometimes with rim. informed boss over many times for a year of this problem, he ignored my requests, i injured back went to dr. returned to work, after third time, he finaly put a lift-gate on the back, a week later the workmans comp. dr. took me off the job, and informed me that i need back surgury. can i seiu the company?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: back injury, bosses neglect
probably not with respect to suing the employer. However, you may want to file a comp claim with an attorney and speak with a Personal injury attorney concerning wilful misconduct. If you find one who practices both, you might save some time.
Re: back injury, bosses neglect
Most likely the answer is you can't file a civil lawsuit against your employer on these facts. You can pursue a worker's Compensation Application and claim (lawsuit) against the employer and you are entitled to receive medical care, temporary disability,permanent disability and vocational rehabilitation paid by worker's compensation insurance carriar. call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.
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