California Work Injury Attorneys/Construction Site Accidents/Refinery Explosions/Wrongful Death Claims
California Workers' Compensation law was designed to allow injured workers to obtain compensation for their injuries quickly. Workers' comp benefits are available for injured workers when an injury occurs during the course of employment. Compensation generally includes medical benefits, temporary disability payments, permanent disability and vocational rehabilitation benefits.
However, employers and their insurance companies sometimes do not treat employees fairly. Insurance companies often deny benefits and routinely offer compensation that is far below what is needed to cover the injured worker's medical bills, vocational rehabilitation, lost income and other expenses associated with their injuries. Goforth & Lucas is dedicated to aggressively pursuing the maximum benefits to which every injured worker is entitled under law.
At the Goforth & Lucas Law Partnership, both of our Contra Costa County workers' compensation attorneys have over 30 years of experience handling industrial claims.
We have successfully represented both sides in workplace injury disputes, and we can anticipate the strategies and tactics that the parties and insurance carriers will take. This assures that our clients will play on a level playing field against the organized money and trial tactics of the insurance companies.
Throughout our legal career, we have worked hard to build strong relationships with our clients, paying careful attention to their needs to insure that they are fully compensated with all benefits due to them under California law.
To level the playing field against insurance carriers and defense firms you must have aggressive and experienced representation from lawyers who fully understand both sides of your dispute. Whether you have suffered the death of a family member, personal injury, workers' compensation disability, or are fighting foreclosure, Goforth & Lucas will fight to protect your legal interests and obtain the best possible economic recovery.
To schedule a confidential meeting with one of our attorneys, contact our offices or call law clerks Carmen Fazli, Liliana Rincon, or Itzel Rivera at 925-265-8964.
Third Party Claims
Sometimes work accidents are caused by something or someone other than your employer, such as a subcontractor, manufacturer of a dangerous product, a negligent scaffold builder, or a negligent driver that causes an auto accident that injures you. This is referred to as a "third party" claim.
With third party claims, you could have two cases - a workers' compensation claim against the employer and a third party civil case against the non-employer person or entity which was negligent and which caused your injuries.
Goforth & Lucas represents third party injury victims and strives to coordinate the two cases and obtain the maximum economic recovery for our clients.
The workers' compensation law is governed by the California Labor code which is hugely complex and constantly changing. We will help you understand your rights and responsibilities as well as your options through every step of your claim.
In each case we subpoena all medical records and related evidence to make certain that you have access to all information which is essential to your claim. To protect your rights you must have access to a level playing field. Without a knowledgeable and experienced attorney on your side, you will be taken advantage of by workers' compensation insurance companies, defense attorneys, insurance adjusters, and even your employer.
Contact the Goforth & Lucas Law Partnership
There is never a fee until we get you a cash settlement or verdict.
For a no cost appointment with our experienced California work injury lawyers, contact us or call us at 925-265-8964. We generally meet with clients between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Evening and weekend consultations are available upon request. All calls are returned within 24 hours and hospital visits can be arranged. Located across from the Concord BART station. One Concord Center, 2300 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA. Free underground parking.
