Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

My left knee was injured at work. A year later, it still hurts, and now my right foot hurts from standing all day to work at a different job. Would this new injury be covered under the original claim?


Asked on 7/04/12, 8:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jacob Kiani Law Office of Jacob I. Kiani

Yes technically it could be depending on the facts and circumstances. Depending on the facts,�it may be characterized as a continuing injury or a continuing trauma, in which case you could potentially recover additional expenses you incur to treat your injuries under the original workers comp claim. I would be interested in knowing how long ago the initial workers comp claim was filed.

My practice is primarily devoted to employee rights and I practice in the area of workers compensation law. I offer 30 minute completely free, no obligation telephone consultations. Feel free to call me if you wish to discuss your workers compensation issue further. �You can also �go to my website at www.losangelesemploymentlawfirm.com. I'm redoing my entire website right now so it is kind of under construction right now but it has a lot of the main information.�

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Answered on 7/04/12, 10:15 am
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

If the new injuries are related to the original injury. Have you settled your prior claim? Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 7/04/12, 11:30 pm


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