COVID-19

Woodland Hills Attorneys for COVID-19 Worker's Compensation

Helping Clients Get Compensation for Coronavirus Exposure

On May 6, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order stating workers whose jobs required them to work outside the home and who contracted the novel coronavirus could be eligible for workers’ compensation.

The order includes a rebuttable presumption. This stated that first responders, health care workers, and other essential “frontline” employees who are diagnosed with COVID-19 were exposed to the virus while on the job. Therefor, these workers are eligible to receive workers’ compensation as long as they meet all other requirements.

If you or someone you love tested positively for COVID-19 after spending time as a designated essential worker, we encourage you to reach out to our Woodland Hills lawyers as soon as possible.

COVID-19 is a very new type of workers’ comp claim. Having an experienced attorney on your side can help you navigate the process with greater ease.

Contact Rodich Law online or call (818) 403-3737 for a free consultation with our team. We can discuss your case and your legal options at absolutely no cost to you.

Understanding Your Rights to Workers’ Comp for COVID-19

Governor Newsom’s executive order is very specific as to who can seek workers’ compensation for contracting COVID-19 while on the job. The order also details specific processes for workers to obtain these compensation benefits.

In order to be eligible for workers’ compensation in California for COVID-19, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be an “essential worker” (as defined by executive order), meaning you were required to report to your employer’s worksite
You reported to work between March 19, 2020 and now, through July 5, 2020
You tested positively for COVID-19 or were diagnosed with a related illness (any condition directly caused by or connected with the novel coronavirus)

If you meet all applicable eligibility requirements, you can seek temporary disability benefits through the California workers’ compensation system.

You may seek these benefits only after exhausting all available federal and/or state paid sick leave benefits specifically related to COVID-19. After such time, you can seek temporary disability benefits for a period of no more than 104 weeks.

Additionally, in order to qualify for temporary disability benefits, you will need to be certified for temporary disability within 15 days of receiving your COVID-19/related illness diagnosis or within 15 days of the executive order (by May 21, 2020).

As with all workers’ compensation temporary disability benefits, you will stop receiving benefits when you:

Return to work
Are permitted to return to work by your doctor
Reach maximum medical improvement (MMI)

It is critical that you act quickly if you are an essential worker who was diagnosed with COVID-19. Quick action will give you the best chance to recover temporary disability benefits.

Contact Rodich Law for a Free Consultation

Currently, our firm is assisting individuals affected by the novel coronavirus. Our Woodland Hills COVID-19 attorneys can help you file your workers’ compensation claim if you contracted COVID-19 while on the job as an essential worker or if you were diagnosed with a related condition.

We are prepared to act quickly in order to help you seek your rightful benefits.

At Rodich Law, we are offering legal services in compliance with current stay-at-home/safer-at-home orders. We encourage you to reach out to us today for a complimentary phone consultation. Our firm is available to assist you 24/7.

Our lawyers are prepared to help you seek the full, fair benefits you are owed under Governor Newsom’s new executive order. Call (818) 403-3737 now.

$11,000,000 Catastrophic Auto vs Motorcycle Accident
One of our clients was catastrophically injured in an auto vs motorcycles accident. as a result of the accident the applicant lost use of his left arm below his shoulder. Multiple medical procedures later and with additional issues to the workers neck and back and the need for life time medical treatment and care. Our client received an 11 million dollar settlement assuring that he will never have to work another day in his life and that all his medical needs will be taken care of.
$11,000,000 Injured Worker
Settlement for an injured worker who lost the use of his arm in an auto accident going home from work. Our client was leaving work to make a delivery for his employer. He, unfortunately, entered into a serious auto accident which resulted in the total loss of use of his arm along with neck, back, and psychiatric injuries. Future medical was going to result in multiple surgeries and possible psych hospitalization. Two years of negotiation netted out client a settlement of $11,000,000.
$4,876,000 Payments & Treatment for Life
Our client sustained an injury when he was run over by a car. After receiving considerable medical treatment for several years, our client received a civil settlement of $4.75 million. Traditionally when an injured worker receives a civil settlement, the settlement proceeds are deducted against any award they receive in Workers Compensation. At trial, our office was successful in getting Defendant to waive any credit rights they had. Additionally, we were able to get our client an additional $126,000...
$3,200,000 Pedestrian Accident Victim
Our client was crushed between a tow truck and a pole. as a result of the injury the applicant was hospitalized for 30 days and developed back, neck, and leg problems. the injured worker also developed a blood problem that required lifetime medicine to manage medical issues which arose from thyroid issues that were aggravated by the worker's injury. The insurance company and our firm were able to resolve the continuing costs of the treatment and medicine for over 3 million dollars...
$2,600,000 Brain Injury Settlement
This case involved an Applicant falling and sustaining a brain injury. After two years of benefits, getting the spouse paid for taking care of her husband, surgeries, and treatment at the Center for Neuro Skills, we were able to get this case to 100% and a settlement of 2.6 million.
$2,000,000 Lung Transplant for Silicosis Client
This case has to do with a need for a lung transplant with one of the Silicosis clients we represent. Defendants denied this matter as being work-related. They refused to accept the need for benefits, treatment, and care. We obtained medical reporting from one of the top pulmonologists whose practice emphasizes lung injury and the need for lung transplants.
$1,300,000 Back Injury
A machine operator represented by Rodich Law injured her back while lifting a box of thread at work. After a long and difficult course of treatment and care, it was ultimately decided she needed surgery. The insurance company refused to authorize the back surgery. Rodich Law forced the insurance company to trial on the issue of back surgery. After convincing a Judge to authorize the back surgery the applicant underwent the surgery the applicant’s case eventually settled for $1.5 Million dollars.
$1,255,000 Wage and Hour Suit & Injured Back
The injured worker sustained injury on the job to his low back. Initially Defendant offered $5,000 dollars to resolve the case. The offer was rejected and ultimately Rodich Law won at Trial on the issue of injury. Rodich Law then obtained benefits for the injured worker. In review of the wage statements provided by Defendant, Rodich Law noticed wage and hour violations. Our office was able to assist in procuring a $1.2 million settlement on behalf of the injured worker...
$1,200,000 Lifetime Benefits - Repetitive Work Injuries
The applicant sustained an injury to his neck and back due to repetitive work. The case was originally denied by the insurance company and employer. After successfully overturning the denial, we were able to obtain multiple back surgeries for the applicant. Defendant made an offer of $150,000.00 which was rejected. After taking the case to trial, we were able to obtain an award of 100% which guaranteed the applicant lifetime benefits...

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