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Work Injuries And Illnesses Covered By Worker's Compensation In California

​It is not uncommon for employees to suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. In 2022, the Bureau of Labor recorded over 415,000 such cases reported by employers in California, while the total across the United States was just over 2.8 million in the same year.

When an employee is accidentally injured or becomes ill from work, they are entitled to various benefits by workers’ compensation.

Some of the most common types of work-related injuries and illnesses include:

  • Slip and Fall Injuries: When an employee slips, trips, or falls due to a hazardous condition in the workplace, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, or cluttered walkways, and is injured.
  • Hypertension or Cardiac Injury: Heavily work-related stress over time can contribute to the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease among workers.
  • Heavy Lifting-Related Injuries: Prolonged and continuous lifting of heavy objects can strain the back, neck, and knees and lead to injury.
  • Equipment-Related Injuries: Workplace accidents caused by machinery, tools, or equipment.
  • Repetitive Stress Injuries: Slow and repetitive motions at work can cause injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or bursitis.
  • Occupational and Environmental Illnesses: Exposure to potentially dangerous substances or infection from the job can cause severe harm. Examples would be developing respiratory problems from inhaling toxic chemicals or becoming ill with Covid-19 can occur.
  • Psychiatric or Emotional Injuries: Mental health conditions that arise from work-related stress, harassment, or traumatic incidents on the job.

However, employees often face difficulty. Getting every entitled medical, rehabilitative, and financial benefit is challenging.

Whatever work injury or illness you suffer, Thomas DeBenedetto & Associates – Workers’ Compensation Attorney, can help.

What to Do When Sustaining Work Injury

There are essential actions an injured employee must take to ensure workers’ compensation benefits:

  1. Report your injury or illness to your employer to begin documenting what has occurred.
  2. Make an appointment to visit your employer’s insurance physician for evaluation and treatment.
  3. File a Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC1) form from your employer or download it here.
  4. Find an experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney who will act in your best interest to secure every rightful benefit you deserve.

Thomas DeBenedetto is an experienced workers’ comp attorney in San Diego. Since 1992, his law firm has secured over 1 billion in benefits for injured workers.

Testimonials from Injured Employees

I am so glad that I chose Thomas Debenedetto to represent me after I severely injured my back. To say that I was in dire straits is an understatement. Not only was his staff kind and professional, they made certain that I kept all my appointments. I felt like I was being treated like family. Thomas never stopped fighting for me. He saved me! My outlook on life was very bleak. But, because of Thomas and his staff my situation has changed. He found the best surgeons and Physical Therapist for me. I am proud to consider him a friend. The settlement he secured for me was more than I had expected. If you are looking for representation, I could not recommend any one better. If you are looking for hands on representation, and someone who will fight for you until success, look no further.

Maryann N

I have had to have Thomas represent me twice due to unfortunate work injuries and both times Thomas and his firm have been outstanding, if I didn’t have Thomas in my corner I would have been left out in the cold, I would have been really screwed, thankfully I was directed to Thomas’s firm and both times were very helpful, I got the attention I needed they got right to work on my case and let me know exactly what I needed, what was going on and what was to be expected and made a doctor’s appointment for me on the spot. Thomas and his associates are a surgical well trained operation which handled my case with promptness and professionalism which made me feel like I wasn’t lost all by myself and the end results were beyond my expectations. I definitely recommend Thomas Debenedetto for your workman’s comp case any day of the week. Thank you so very much Thomas for all of your help. 5 stars here all day long.

Michael R

After being hospitalized for nine days due to a work injury, I went straight to The Law Office Thomas M. Debenedetto seeking for help. Mr. Benedetto and his staff quickly attended me and managed my case carefully. This law firm was very supportive through my entire case and thankfully their hard work finally paid off. My case is now resolved and if ever needed, I would definitely come back to this office.

Angel C

Frequently Asked Questions on Delayed Workers' Compensation Claim

In California, delayed reporting of work-related injuries can impact eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits, potentially leading to delays or denials in receiving benefits. It’s crucial to report work-related illnesses or injuries promptly to ensure eligibility for benefits.

If your workers’ compensation claim is approved, you can expect benefits such as medical care, temporary Disability, Permanent Disability, supplemental job displacement, and death benefits, among others.

The DWC-1 claim form, called the “Workers’ Compensation Claim Form,” is used to formally report work-related injuries or illnesses. Employers or their workers’ compensation insurance carriers provide this, which includes details about the injury, the incident, and the medical treatment sought by the injured employee.

Get Help Today

Thomas DeBenedetto & Associates – Workers’ Compensation Attorney is an experienced firm in San Diego. We take on confusing work injury cases and have achieved success when all seems lost from understanding the law to get the benefits you deserve.

Contact us now for a free consultation on your work injury.