TESTIMONIALS
Hear what Our Clients Have to Say
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"I can actually say I am looking forward to working with them."Her patience in explaining my situation with my case was comforting. No one really explained it in a way I could ever understand. She gave me a sense of hope that I may actually get the help needed under her watch.- Nakia D.
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"They restored my dignity."This law firm accepted my bogged down nine-year-old Worker's Compensation case from another law office. In less than 12 months, I was awarded a just compensation package. Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld not only fought and won my case, but they restored my dignity.- Former Client
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"They are amazing."I love Ghitterman Ghitterman & Feld. They are amazing, and the case workers are amazing. They understand and hear me in every aspect of my situation, thank you so much.- Maria G.
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"I honestly could not have done it without them."This is the second time I have used Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld for different types of cases. This is the second time I have received a settlement. I am very grateful for the team. Everyone involved is kind and amazing. I honestly could not have done it without them. I highly recommend!- Former Client
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"When I needed an attorney, I chose Ghitterman Ghitterman & Feld."I am a (former) Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster, so I know when an attorney is representing their client well. Being injured on the job has given me a keen appreciation of having a smart, compassionate, and proactive attorney in my corner.- Samuel L.
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"You made me feel comfortable, welcomed, cared for, and accepted in an uncertain time."ou are what I was waiting for. With you, I feel like we are a team. We will win this case together, and I’m certain about it because of you.- Nestor S.
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"Made me feel like I mattered."Candi made me feel like I mattered. She was very nice and helpful. She made everything so easy, which took away the stress of the issue.- Carl N.
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"They were very dedicated to my case."Ghitterman Ghitterman & Feld law office was professional and amazing. They were very dedicated to my case, and through their persistence, they won my case for disability. I highly recommend them as your advocates and lawyers.- Scott S.
Proving Your Accident Was Job-Related
To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, the injured party need only establish that the incident occurred while doing their job. Who was at fault is irrelevant—that only matters in the case of a personal injury lawsuit. However, the injuries caused in a truck accident may still be subject to legal dispute.
Consider the case of a driver in a minor accident where everyone walks away. But days later, their back and neck start to act up. The pain becomes debilitating enough that they can no longer drive. Do they get workers’ comp?
Ideally, yes. However, there may be some dispute about whether the injury can be connected to the job. What if the plaintiff went and played recreational sports or undertook some other vigorous off-the-job physical activity in the days that followed the crash? The insurance carrier may argue that these actions—not covered by workers’ comp—are a more likely source of the back and neck problems. When the injured driver has pre-existing conditions with their back or neck, the actual cause of the injury can be subject to further dispute.
This is why the first action after an accident—no matter how seemingly minor—should be to seek medical treatment and get a doctor’s report on record. The second action should be to call our California truck accident attorneys.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California
Qualifying for works comp coverage opens new opportunities for drivers, even if they can no longer pursue their previous career. Benefits are available to assist with job retraining to allow learning a new trade or skill. This is in addition to the core benefits covering lost wages and medical expenses.