Workers' Compensation
Practice areas and types of injuries that could result in a claim
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Transportation Workers
California has some of the busiest ports in the world, and as a result we have a healthy freight transport industry. Truck drivers have some of the highest rates of workers’ compensation claims due to the tremendous physical toll the job takes. Truck drivers endure long hours of driving which can lead to severe orthopedic pain and can inhibit the ability to exercise and maintain a healthy diet. Truck drivers have high rates of hypertension and diabetes, which not only have their own damaging effect on the body, but means it is more difficult to recover from injuries.
Bus drivers also suffer from many of the same ailments due to long periods of time of the road in a seated position. They also have the added stress of dealing with passengers, who sometimes are threatening or violent.
At Johnson Sandhu we have extensive experience with transportation cases and the unique challenges that come with the industry. We are also familiar with the many roadblocks and issues that arise for those transportation workers who are employed with a city or county. When we look at your claim, not only do we seek to address the issues you are aware of, but also the issues you may not have considered but may entitle you to increased compensation.
Common Issues and Injuries
Each industry has their unique challenges. In the transportation industry, we often the the following issues come up in Workers’ Compensation claims:
- Long hours leading to stress and overexertion
- Heavy lifting or shifting of cargo
- Being struck by falling objects while loading and unloading
- Low back injuries due to old trucks with old seats
- Arm and hand injuries from gripping a large wheel
- Injuries from motor vehicle accidents
- Injuries while removing trailer
- Slip and fall injuries while loading or unloading
- Cardiac diseases including hypertension
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If you have been injured, follow your employer’s protocol for reporting injuries. If there isn’t a protocol, or you haven’t been advised of one, report it to your immediate supervisor, and ask for a claim form and medical treatment. If you are having trouble getting the care you need, contact us and we will help get things back on track.
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Agriculture Workers
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, California produces over 400 different agricultural commodities including one third of the nation’s vegetables. California’s role as a major agricultural exporter makes agricultural workers invaluable members of the California workforce.
One of the most distinctive aspects of agricultural work is that it is almost exclusively performed outdoors. Working outdoors exposes employees to a host of unique dangers that other industries do not face. Soil related illnesses such as Valley Fever are on the rise in California and those who work in agricultural fields are at an increased risk of contracting the disease. California’s farm workers also work long hours bending, stooping and lifting heavy loads causing and increased risk of repetitive movement injuries. When left untreated, these injuries can cause significant and sometimes permanent damage.
Agricultural workers often suffer injuries and continue to work in pain due to fear of losing their jobs. These employees may have also been told not to report work related injuries or denied care when an injury was reported. At Johnson Sandhu, we are committed to ensuring that members of the agricultural community promptly receive treatment and benefits to which they are entitled.
Common Issues and Injuries
Each industry has their unique challenges. In the agricultural industry, we often the the following issues come up in Workers’ Compensation claims:
- Failure to provide medical treatment or a claim form
- Asking workers to treat with their own insurance
- Serious back and shoulder injuries from repetitive job duties
- Low back injuries from heavy lifting.
- Firing a worker for reporting an injury.
- Covid-19 due to inadequate safety procedures
- Tractor and ATV rollovers due to a lack of training and poorly maintained equipment
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If you have been injured, report it to your immediate supervisor, and ask for a claim form and medical treatment. If you are having trouble getting the care you need, contact us and we will help get things back on track.
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Healthcare Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, healthcare workers face a higher rate of injury than any other industry, including construction and manufacturing. The most common types of injuries in the healthcare industry are sprains and strains, due to overuse and repetitive movements, as well as, psychological injuries. More acute injuries include slip and falls, physical assault by a combative patient and lifting injuries.
At Johnson Sandhu, our attorneys have handled countless cases involving healthcare workers, including nurses, phlebotomists, CNAs, caregivers and doctors to name a few. We understand that each healthcare position places a unique set of physical and mental demands on healthcare employees. We tailor our approach to each case in order to ensure that you receive the benefits necessary to get you healthy and back to work.
Common Issues and Injuries
Each industry has their unique challenges. In the healthcare industry, we often the the following issues come up in Workers’ Compensation claims:
- Failure to provide adequate safety equipment
- Serious back and shoulder injuries from lifting or transferring patients
- Repetitive job duties causing inflammation and pain.
- Trip and Falls
- Needle stick injuries
- Covid-19, and other infectious diseases
- Chemical exposure
- Understaffing leading to prolonged mental stress and anxiety
Visit our FAQs for more information on what you need to do to file a claim.
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If you have been injured, follow your company’s protocol for reporting injuries. If there isn’t a protocol, or you haven’t been advised of one, report it to your immediate supervisor, and ask for a claim form and medical treatment. If you are having trouble getting the care you need, contact us and we will help get things back on track.
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Warehouse Workers
Warehouse workers are responsible for performing a large array of physically demanding job duties; as a result, they are at an increased risk of suffering industrial injuries. The most common injuries we see with warehouse workers are those caused by repetitive movements. A repetitive movement injury can be caused by something as simple as putting labels on boxes repeatedly. Laborers are also at higher risk of acute injuries due to heavy lifting and equipment malfunction.
Laborers working in warehouse settings often suffer injuries and continue to work in pain due to fear of losing their jobs.
Common Issues and Injuries
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Construction Workers
Construction is physically demanding, high risk work. The attorneys at Johnson Sandhu LLP have vast experience handling claims involving carpenters, plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians, to name a few.
The most common injury in construction is a fall from an elevated position and companies are most often cited by OSHA for violations in this area. Employers are notorious for not sending injured workers for needed medical care, and minimizing injuries when they occur, often encouraging workers to “tough it out.” Some will even ask employees to treat under their private insurance. Let’s be clear,
Common Issues and Injuries
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