Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Can I get workmens comp?

Is it possible for someone to get workmens comp for continuous trauma when I have been off work on temp disability and FMLA for 10 weeks. MY doctor put me on State Disability and I have not told any of my doctors that I was hurt at work because I really thought I wasn't. Now I have heard of continuous trauma and I THINK I might be covered under that. My question is this. I have been to numerous doctors and have told ALL of them that I was NOT hurt at work (even after being asked by all of them) because I really thought I wasn't. My work told me if I do not come back to work in two weeks (that is when FMLA runs out) that I will be fired. Can I still file for workmens comp at this time? Should I get a lawyer if I can or can I do it myself? If I can do it myself....what would be my first course of action? Thank you!


Asked on 3/26/09, 8:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: Can I get workmens comp?

Your claim for continuous trauma type of injury needs to be supported by many facts such as duration of your employment, nature of your work and many other factors. Call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation about your case.

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Answered on 3/28/09, 2:58 am
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Can I get workmens comp?

You should apply for work comp , if in So Cal contact me otherwise find a Work Comp Lawyer where you live.

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Answered on 3/27/09, 3:46 pm
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Can I get workmens comp?

You can file a claim for workers' comp, although it will most likely be denied. That's okay since many cases are routinely denied anyway. You are the reason why us lawyers exist.

If you would like a free consultation, please call me at 1.877.505.INJURY.

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Answered on 3/27/09, 6:33 pm


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