Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

new Job?

I hurt myself a year ago, and ive been going to physical therapy. I recently saw a surgeon and he said we should do surgery. The question I have is this. I got offered a new job in a different company. If i left the company I got hurt at, would I still be eligle for the workers comp for my injury?


Asked on 3/04/09, 5:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: new Job?

You will be still eligible for medical treatment and a settlement for your permanent disability. However, if you don't file your worker's cpmpensation lawsuit against your former employer before you started with your new job , your case may get complicated because your former employer will argue that your new job may have contributed to your injury. So don't wait too long. Call us directly at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 3/12/09, 3:22 pm
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: new Job?

Taking a new job should not impact your claim for workers' compensation against your former employer. However, your former employer will hire doctors who may claim that your injury was exacerbated by your new employment.

The employer's nsurance company is really skilled at working its files, so you should retain an attorney who is more skilled than those at the insurance company to represent you with your claim.

Please feel free to call me at 818.385.0520 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 3/12/09, 4:05 pm


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