Unfortunately, unforeseen accidents or illnesses may happen at work, and not every employer does the right thing in terms of its relationship with its employees. When workers are mistreated, however, California law provides many ways for them to assert their rights. If you have been hurt in an accident or treated unfairly on the job in Orange County, the experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Howard Law, P.C., are here to help you navigate the complexities of your situation.
Since our firm was founded in 2007, our slogan has always been “Mission First, People Always.” This was the motto of managing shareholder Vincent Howard’s military unit in the U.S. Army. He has since made this saying a central tenet of Howard Law, P.C. It stands as the guiding philosophy for a legal team that is dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
All too often, companies that are involved in workers’ compensation, labor and employment, and personal injury disputes attempt to shirk their responsibilities. Whether our Orange County workers’ compensation attorneys are handling a case arising from carpal tunnel syndrome or a wrongful termination claim, we are here to help you pursue appropriate remedies and maximum compensation for what you have been through. We can also handle third-party negligence claims arising from injuries that occur on the job. Whatever your legal issue, we work hard to offer you the affordable legal help that you need when you need it. We get paid when you get paid.
Our firm also represents victims who have been injured in car crashes, slip and fall accidents, acts of medical malpractice or nursing home abuse, and accidents arising from other types of negligence. Under California law, victims generally must prove the four essential elements of negligence (duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages) by a preponderance of the evidence in order to be successful in their claim. Damages that are available in these cases often include medical bills, lost income, the costs of future treatment, and pain and suffering. Sometimes a person who is injured while in the course and scope of their employment may also assert a claim against a third party in addition to seeking workers’ compensation benefits. This may be appropriate when a worker is hurt by defective equipment or involved in a car accident on the job, among other situations.