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Are Accidents At Work The Only Covered Work Injuries?

"I was asked the other day if accidents at work are the only work injuries covered by workers’ compensation laws. It appears it is a common misconception that only accidents at work are covered by workers’ compensation. Truth be told, there are many types of conditions, ailments, conditions and illnesses that are covered by workers’ compensation." California Workers' Compensation Lawyer - Bill Turley

We know that you can’t always believe what you read on the Internet. Instead of us telling you about us - we prefer to let other people tell you what they think about us:

2011 Super Lawyer – Workers’ Compensation
Highest Rated Workers’ Compensation Attorney by Avvo.com
Elected President of Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
2011 New York Times Top Attorney

Why Great Reviews, Fantastic Ratings, Awards and Like Should Be Important to You

We know how difficult it is for injured workers to determine who is the best lawyer for their work injury case. Thus, we don’t make you rely on what we say about ourselves. Instead, you can judge us based upon what other people say about us.

We don’t mean to suggest the only way someone can be a really good Work Injury Lawyer is to have fantastic ratings, get great reviews, win prestigious lawyer awards, be asked to teach other lawyers at lawyer seminars and be elected to lead lawyer organizations. What these things do mean is that people that do know good lawyers from bad lawyers have chosen us for these honors.

We can help you get your life back

Call us toll free: 866-963-0540

Are Accidents At Work The Only Covered Work Injuries?

I was asked the other day if accidents at work are the only work injuries covered by workers' compensation laws. It appears it is a common misconception that only accidents at work are covered by workers' compensation. Truth be told, there are many types of conditions, ailments, conditions and illnesses that are covered by workers' compensation.

While a sudden or specific injuries are covered by workers' compensation -- workers' compensation laws also provide benefits for repetitive trauma, mental conditions and occupational illnesses.

Specific Injuries

The most common type of work related injury is a sudden or "specific" injury, such as strains, slips, falls, or work-related car accidents. For example, if you pick up a box and your back hurts, this is a specific injury under workers' compensation laws.

Repetitive Trauma Injuries

Another very common type of workplace injury are repetitive trauma injuries . In general, repetitive motion can cause you injury. Examples:

- Workers have carpel tunnel injuries due to typing, using a chipping gun or a spray painting gun.
- Painters can develop rotator cuff syndrome due to overheard painting.
- Carpet layers develop knee problems due to laying carpet
- Ironworkers get lower back injuries due to bending over tying rebar
- Exposure to loud noise causing hearing loss

Mental Conditions

Psychological injuries or stress injuries are also compensable work injuries. However, be careful because in many States, such as California, there are technical requirements for these type of claims.

Occupational Disease Claims

Another common type of workers' compensation injuries are occupational disease claims. Examples:

- Leukemia caused by benzene exposure.
- Mesothelioma or asbestosis due to asbestos exposure.
- Lung cancer caused by tobacco smoke.
- Lead poisoning for painters.

California's Leading Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Oakland Office

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 858-2822

San Francisco Office

425 California St. 18th Floor
San Francisco, California, 94104
866-963-0540

Los Angeles Office

3255 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1801
Los Angeles, California 90010
866-963-0540

San Diego Office

625 Broadway, Suite 625
San Diego, California 92101
619-234-2833

We help you with your peace of mind

The Turley Law Firm understands that you have questions about your rights and safety, and are probably concerned what might happen to you if you are an injured worker. We are committed to fighting to get you the justice you deserve, and maybe help you regain your peace of mind in the process.

The Turley Law Firm
626 Broadway, Suite 625
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-2833
Fax: (619) 234-4048
Toll Free: 866-963-0540

The San Diego, California personal injury law firm of The Turley Law Firm serves clients across  Southern California area. We give you straight talk about your legal options. We have handled cases from San Diego to Imperial Beach to Oceanside to Escondido to El Cajon, everywhere in between, such as: Alpine, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado,  Del Mar, Eastlake, Encinitas, La Mesa, La Costa, La Jolla, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Mission Bay, NAS San Diego, National City, Naval Station San Diego, North Island, North County, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Port of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, San Diego Harbor, Santee, Solana Beach, South Bay, Spring Valley, Vista.

We handle cases across California, including: Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, Imperial County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County, Colorado River, Mexico, Cabo, Pacific Ocean and all the Oceans and waterways across California and the World.

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