Social Security, Workers' Compensation, Elder Abuse — Lawyers near San Jose and San Francisco
In addition to insurance bad faith, car accidents, and wrongful death suits, the Law Offices of Carcione, Cattermole, Dolinski, Okimoto, Stucky, Ukshini, Markowitz & Carcione, LLP also handle cases involving social security disability, government tort liability, workers' compensation, and elder abuse. Our lawyers serve San Jose and San Francisco from our convenient Redwood City firm, and have more than 20 years of successful experience in defending the rights of our clients. For aggressive legal representation from a law firm with a reputation for taking on the tough cases, please contact us right away.
Workers' Compensation
Both accidents and repeated job duties can cause work-related injuries. A construction accident in which a worker is injured in a fall is an example of the former, while an industrial worker injured by constant exposure to dangerous chemicals represents the latter. Workers' compensation is a benefit system put in place to help injured workers receive compensation for their injuries and return to their jobs as soon as possible. Injured employees are eligible for workers' compensation if they are injured on the job or while performing normal job duties.
What You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation
What many of our workers' compensation clients in San Jose and San Francisco do not realize is that fault is not considered in California workers' compensation claims. In other words, employees who accept workers' compensation benefits cannot sue their employer, even if the employer clearly caused or could have prevented the injury from taking place. Workers' compensation protects workers by providing for their medical expenses and lost wages, but nothing else.
However, though an employee cannot seek compensation from the employer above and beyond the workers' comp benefits, in some cases a lawsuit may be brought against a responsible third party. For example, if a construction worker is injured while operating a piece of heavy equipment and receives workers' compensation benefits from the employer, the worker can still bring a case against the manufacturer of the equipment for their role in the accident.
If you believe that you have been wrongfully denied workers' compensation benefits, please contact our office serving San Jose and San Francisco today.
Elder Abuse
Perhaps one of the most shameful crimes in our society is that of elder abuse. With more and more aging seniors being placed in nursing homes, where they are supposed to receive the kind of medical attention they deserve, there has been an increasing number of elder abuse cases. Our lawyers near San Francisco can help you protect your loved one from negligent, violent, or fraudulent acts committed by their caretakers.
Symptoms of elder abuse include, but are not limited to:
- Inexplicable bruises, cuts, and fractures
- Burns
- Dehydration, severe weight loss, or bed sores
- Obvious lack of hygienic care, such as baths or clean laundry
- Disorientation and depression
- Missing jewelry or other valuables
- Over- or under-medication
These symptoms, and many more, can be attributed to negligence and physical, mental, and emotional abuse. The families of elderly nursing home residents should be able to trust their loved one’s caretakers; the elderly deserve to live with decency, respect, and attentive care. When a nursing home or its employees fail to adequately provide for the needs of an elderly patient, they should be held accountable for their actions. If you believe your loved one is a victim of elder abuse, contact the lawyers at our San Francisco-area firm. We will review your case and investigate your claim as quickly as possible.
Social Security Disability
If you have been injured or disabled, and wrongfully denied the social security disability coverage that you deserve, our attorneys can help you fight back. It is an unfortunate fact that many legitimate disability claims are denied by the Social Security Administration every day. Wading through the legal documents and forms required to dispute a claim can be confusing, and often deters people from pursuing the benefits they have earned.
To be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits, you must have paid Social Security taxes for at least five of the last 10 years and have a terminal condition or a disability that will prevent you from doing your job for at least 12 months. It is also necessary to prove that your impairment prevents you from doing any other kind of work outside of your current employment.
Having a lawyer who understands the technical and medical terminology involved in this type of case is extremely important. At the Law Offices of Carcione, Cattermole, Dolinski, Okimoto, Stucky, Ukshini, Markowitz & Carcione, LLP, we have successfully handled Social Security cases before, and will do everything possible to help you receive your benefits.
Government Tort Liability
The Government Tort Liability Act states that government employees cannot be held responsible for personal injury cases except when the official's negligence is a cause of the injury. It does not have to be the primary cause, but it does have to play a role in causing the injury to happen. Government tort liability laws help to protect government officials from being sued fraudulently, while also providing a means for victims to seek compensation when they are injured due to a government official's wrongdoing or negligence. If you or a loved one has been injured because of a government official's actions, please contact the Law Offices of Carcione, Cattermole, Dolinski, Okimoto, Stucky, Ukshini, Markowitz & Carcione, LLP today.
Contact Our Workers’ Compensation and Elder Abuse Lawyers Near San Jose and San Francisco
Receiving sound legal guidance as soon as possible can make all the difference in the length and success of your suit. Many victims of wrongfully denied social security disability or workers’ compensation claims, elder abuse, and other such cases fail to contact their lawyers until it’s too late. If you live in the San Jose and San Francisco area, we strongly urge you to contact our law firm right away.
If you need assistance with a social security, workers' compensation, or elder abuse claim, contact our lawyers near San Jose and San Francisco right away.
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