Generally speaking, in California workers' compensation is a series of laws that provide workers' compensation benefits to those persons injured on the job. With some exceptions, workers' compensation is generally a no fault system of law. If you were injured on the job, it generally does not matter who is at fault, if anyone, for the accident.

Workers' compensation laws were designed in the early 1900's to make sure that workers who were injured on the job could receive prompt medical care and treatment without having to file a lawsuit against their employer. In addition, a stipend, otherwise known as temporary disability benefits are provided, usually at the rate of two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to statutory maximum limits.

While the workers' compensation laws are supposed to be simple and expeditious, usually just the opposite is true. Workers' compensation system can be extremely challenging to injured workers trying to recover from their industrial injuries.

Sometimes, a third party causes the injuries involved in a workers' compensation case. In that event, a civil law suit can be filed in Superior Court in order to achieve full compensation for the injured worker, as opposed to being limited to simple workers' compensation benefits. Statutes of limitations are very important. This is a very good reason to consult with Appel Law Firm LLP to get prompt advice on what avenues of relief are available to you.

Appel Law Firm LLP provides free initial consultations and has handled hundreds of construction/industrial accidents.