Your Santa Rosa Workplace Accident Attorney
We Work For The Survivors Of Workplace Accidents
We Hold Employers Accountable
California workers’ compensation is the employer’s legal obligation to pay compensation benefits to workers hurt on the job. Failing to report a workplace injury to an employer until termination or layoff may result in no workers’ compensation coverage.
It is important to get help from the Law Office of Richard J. Meechan to protect your right to workers’ compensation. Our team focuses on workers’ compensation and employment discrimination law. We serve Mendocino, Marin, Napa, and Lake counties. Our attorneys can help you by:
- Protecting your rights
- Advocating on your behalf
- Informing you about any additional benefits and claims available to you
- Planning a case strategy to obtain all benefits you are owed
- Gathering information supporting your claim
- Keeping track of important deadlines
- Representing you at workers’ compensation hearings
We are ready to help you.
What Are Some Common Workplace Injuries?
Injuries from your job that may lead to a workers’ compensation claim could be a one-event occurrence, such as a back injury caused by a fall, chemical-caused skin burns, or a car accident caused by injury during job-related driving.
Repeated workplace exposure resulting in injury may also lead to a workers’ compensation claim. Such instances could include loss of hearing resulting from constant exposure to loud noise. It could also include injuring a body part such as the hands, arms, neck, or back resulting from repetitive job-related motion. We have helped clients with all of these:
Incidents Involving Motor Vehicles
Accidents involving motor vehicle accidents at a worksite or while on the job can result in serious injuries.
Fires Or Explosions
Burn injuries and smoke inhalation can be catastrophic, requiring serious medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation.
Slips, Trips, & Falls
These are some of the most common workplace accidents and can result in serious injuries, including head trauma.
Injuries Caused By Animals Or People
Animal bites or injuries caused by other people on the job may also fall under workers compensation.
Harmful Substances
Chemicals, noxious gasses, fumes, smoke, or other harmful substance exposure can cause long-term damage to the body.
Caught-In Injuries
Employees can become stuck, compressed by, or caught-in equipment or objects on the job.
Overexertion Injuries
Overexertion injuries are common in the workplace, especially when repetitive movements are involved.
Cuts
Cuts from tools used on the job can be serious and require stitches and even surgery in some cases.
*Some stress-related workplace injuries may be covered by California workers’ compensation, but not all.
Board-Certified Specialization In Workers’ Compensation Law
Richard J. Meechan is a board-certified workers’ compensation specialist. He devotes a substantial amount of his time to workers’ compensation cases and has passed a special bar exam. He has also completed dozens of hours of continuing education on workers’ compensation law. He has a thorough understanding of the issues in your case.
Request A Free Consultation With A Lawyer Today
If you have been injured in the workplace, please contact us today at our Santa Rosa office to discuss your workplace injury and what can be done about it. You can call us at (707) 528-4409 or send us an email. Hablamos español.