If you were hurt at work and have not been able to come to an agreement with your employer, you may want to consider getting legal representation. If your employer is telling you that you are able to return to work, but you are still too injured to complete your job duties, you may need a lawyer to help you pursue a personal injury claim and get you the settlement you deserve. What Should I Consider When Hiring an Attorney? If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in a workers' compensation personal injury claim you will need to make sure they are licensed to practice law in the state of California. You should also select an attorney that works in Los Angeles, where your injury occurred, because those attorneys will be familiar with any city or county regulations that may impact your case. What If I Don't Have the Resources? Most workers' compensation attorneys will take your case on a contingency basis. That means that you will only owe them money if they can get you a settlement. You will typically need an attorney if the initial claim you file with your company is rejected or if the company offers you compensation that is insufficient to cover the costs associated with your injuries and loss of wages. It is easy to find a workers' comp attorney in Los Angeles. At the end of 2017, Avvo reported that there were 1633 licensed workers' compensation attorneys working in the city at that time. Where Do I Go to File a Workers' Comp. Claim? If you have been injured at work and you need to file a workers' compensation claim, your first step will be to contact your employer and notify them of your injury. If your employer tells you that you need to return to full duty and you feel unable to do so, your attorney may be able to file a personal injury claim for you. Personal injury claims will need to be filed in a courthouse. Your attorney can tell you what location you will need to visit to file a claim. Here are some of the courthouse locations in Los Angeles. Stanley Mosk Courthouse 111 N. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 830-0803 Metropolitan Courthouse 1945 S. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 742-1884 Airport Branch Courthouse 11701 La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 725-3099 Speak with a Workers' Compensation Attorney Today If you need to find an attorney to represent you, you can fill out the free case evaluation form located on this page and an attorney will contact you directly. In California, you must report your injury to your employer within 30 days from the date the injury occurred and you have five years to file a personal injury claim in court. Don’t wait until the statute of limitations has expired to take action. Contact an attorney today. Additional Resources Was Your Claim Denied in California? Workers' Compensation Attorneys in California
