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Some work environments are more dangerous than others, but workplace injuries or accidents can happen to anyone in any profession, job setting, or business. If you have suffered due to a work-related injury, illness, disease, or chronic medical condition then you may be able to pursue financial benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. Employers must have workers' compensation insurance, which covers injured workers in the event of a workplace injury.
Unfortunately, filing a workers’ compensation claim is not always easy or straightforward. Our Central Valley workers’ compensation lawyers proudly represent employees who have been injured in Fresno and Bakersfield, California. No matter the extent of your injury and no matter how complex your claim may seem, we will help you get the benefits you deserve.
Learn MoreAt Berry, Smith & Bartell, a Professional Law Corporation, we believe in protecting the rights of injured workers in Bakersfield & Fresno. We know that hard-working employees spend the majority of their waking hours providing services for their employers. As an employee, you should expect to be treated fairly and obtain the financial support you deserve during your time of need.
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Wm. Todd Berry
Jaime L. Smith
Timothy D. Bartell
Andrea L. Lopez
David Samarco
Gaylen C. Ericksen
Barbara A. Stevens
James A. Dubbels
Nancy Tholen
Meet Our Central Valley Workers' Compensation Legal Team
Have You Been Injured on the Job? Let Our Experience Help You!
At Berry, Smith & Bartell, a Professional Law Corporation, our dedicated legal team has over 130 years of combined professional experience. This means that we have seen a number of cases and know the unique strategies available to assist you or your loved one after you have been seriously injured in a workplace accident.
Compassionate Client Service, Qualified Legal Counsel
We have over 130 years of combined experience and a successful track record of assisting injured workers and their families with all types of workers' compensation claims. You deserve all of the workers' compensation benefits you have a right to under the law. Our attorneys will provide you with the best possible representation and help you receive the benefits you deserve.
- Serving All of the Central Valley
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- 130+ Years of Combined Experience
- Spanish-Speaking Services Offered
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Frequently Asked Questions
It depends. Specific types of work-related injuries or accidents suffered while performing work-related duties may be covered by a workers’ compensation claim. This can include a single, specific injury that happened as a result of work activity, or injuries due to repetitive stress, tension, or movement. Other types of injuries that may be covered include occupational illnesses or disease (such as illness due to exposure to asbestos), or injuries that aggravate a pre-existing medical condition.
If you have been injured at work and decide to move forward with a claim, you will need to inform your supervisor immediately. Fill out an “Employee’s Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits” form and include any injuries, or parts of the body that you feel may be impacted by the injury. Once you return your portion of the form to your employer, they will be legally obliged to return their completed portion within the next 24 hours. If you are in need of medical care, you should also inform your supervisor. Be sure to describe your injury to your doctor (either your preferred physician or a Pre-Designated one) and keep a record of all medical appointments or treatments.
Workers’ compensation can help cover a range of injury-related costs. Primarily, workers’ compensation will help cover for lost wages or earning capacity due to the injury. Workers’ compensation can also cover other accident-related expenses, such as medical bills, rehabilitation, or ongoing medical care.
Under the protection of the law, individuals who have filed for workers’ compensation will be guarded from any form of discrimination, negative repercussions, or other types of consequences due to filing a claim. If your employer has retaliated against you due to coming forward for your injury, we can help determine which course of action to take to further protect your interests and rights as an injured worker.
Do not attempt to abuse the workers’ compensation system. Injuries that you know have not been sustained at work or due to work-related duties should not be reported as such. Additionally, in certain circumstances, claims may not be valid if you have been terminated prior to filing for workers’ compensation.
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What Happens if a Worker Dies While Pursuing Workers’ Comp Benefits?
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What Happens When You Cannot Go Back to Your Original Job
If you were so severely injured that you can no longer work in the same job as before, California’s workers’ compensation system may provide compensation to help you work in a new job. Below, the Bakersfield workers’ compensation lawyers at Berry, Smith…