San Diego, CA asked in Workers' Compensation for California

Q: I am looking for an attorney for my civil case against San Diego unified. I was injured due to their lack of training.

Ihave been through the workers comp process. The district is offering to settle. I am unhappy with the offer. The injury ended my teaching career.

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William John Light
William John Light
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  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: No one can offer to take your case. If anyone does solicit your business on here, run in the other direction.

You have to contact the workers compensation attorneys first. It shouldn't be hard to find a qualified attorney willing to take your case. Just make some calls.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: much more info needed.

if you went through the WC process i assume you had a lawyer representing you...if not get one asap.

what does that lawyer say?

are you limited by WC?

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
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  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The other attorneys are right. You should have had your own worker's compensation attorney from the start. If you haven't, you need to get one right away. They are plentiful in the San Diego area.

By the way, this isn't a personal injury question. All injuries suffered in the course and scope of employment are compensable in worker's compensation only (with a few limited exceptions).

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Manuel Alzamora Juarez
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  • Berkeley, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If you had a workers comp attorney, he would have advocated for your full benefits. There are money limitations under the w/c system. Most unfortunately. there is no recovery for pain and suffering, unless your injury was caused by a third party while at work. That would give rise to a third party claim. Please talk to your attorney if you have one. If not, hire an attorney in San Diego.. There are many good attorneys in that area. Best of luck.

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