Work Injury Lawyer in Santa Rosa – My Employer Says I Don’t Need to File a Work Comp Claim
At the Law Offices of Marc Francis, a workers compensation attorney, we receive many calls from injured workers in Sonoma, Marin, Mendocino, and Napa Counties and the greater Santa Rosa area who tell us they were injured at work but their employer failed to give them a claim form. Some workers report that the employer simply... Read More →
Do I Need to See a Qualified Medical Examiner?
Many injured workers contact the Law Offices of Marc Francis, serving injured workers in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the greater north bay area, to ask whether they should be examined by a Qualified Medical Examiner before proceeding with settlement of their work injury case. For a number of reasons, the answer is usually “yes” and... Read More →
Should I Settle Out My Existing Medical Award for Cash?
Before accepting the insurance company’s offer to settle out your existing medical award for cash we recommend that you consult with the Law Offices of Marc Francis and its workers compensation attorneys serving injured workers in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the greater north bay area. We often receive calls from injured workers who have an existing medical treatment... Read More →
How does my recent surgery affect my Workers Compensation award?
If you have had surgery for your work injury you should immediately contact a Santa Rosa or Sonoma County workers compensation attorney, such as the Law Offices of Marc Francis, specialists in workers compensation matters. You may be entitled to significant workers compensation benefits and you should take prompt action in order to protect your rights.... Read More →
Compensable Consequence Injuries
Many prospective clients come to The Law Offices of Marc Francis unaware of the idea of a compensatory consequence injury claim. They may know that the medications prescribed by their treating doctor for their work injury upset their stomach, or that due to overuse their “good arm” is starting to hurt more than their “injured arm”, but... Read More →
Oops! I didn’t report my injury at work right away and now my claim is denied!
Have you been injured at work but not timely reported the injury or filed a claim form with your employer? This happens more often that you might think and can be a serious problem. But the Law Offices of Marc Francis, Sonoma County workers comp lawyer, can help.
What is a Medical Provider Network and How Can I Get Treatment for my Work Injury?
The Law Offices of Marc Francis, Santa Rosa workers comp lawyer, can help you navigate the Medical Provider Network (or “MPN”) system and get the treatment you need for your work injury.
Proudly Serving the Great City of Santa Rosa, CA
January 15 2017, Santa Rosa CA – Anyone working in Santa Rosa, CA, that was injured while on the job should seek our professional guidance here at the Law Offices of Marc Francis. We have been proudly serving the great city of Santa Rosa, CA, and the entire North Bay Area, by providing injured workers... Read More →
What Should One Look for When Hiring a Workers Compensation Attorney in Santa Rosa California?
When hiring a workers compensation attorney in Santa Rosa injured workers should consider the same common sense factors as when hiring any professional, whether that would be a doctor, an accountant, or attorney:
What Does a Workers Compensation Attorney Really Do?
It’s helpful when looking for a Sonoma County workers comp attorney to have a basic understanding of what workers comp attorneys actually do for their clients. The simple answer is “a lot!” But there’s quite a bit more to it.