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Workers' Compensation

When you have been injured on the job, receiving the benefits you deserve is a complicated process. Especially when you are recovering from an injury, or caring for your loved one recovering from an injury, it can feel like too much to handle on your own.

Workers’ Compensation benefits are for those who have sustained injuries or illnesses while on the job.

Our experienced team has years of experience practicing this area of law, so we know the ins and outs of the roadblocks that may be standing in your path. We stay up-to-date on the latest changes to the law and can help you find your way through it.

Let us help you, so you can move forward with healing and building the life you deserve.

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  • "I will open by saying OMG! The Law Office of Sylvia Lopez, Marcos Rodriguez are 5 star across the board. My first experience with this law firm was for my husband for social security. Ms. Lopez handled his case. The staff was caring, professional, they also accommodated his wheelchair access. We were very pleased with the outcome. I’ve also had the opportunity to meet Mr. Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is working with me on a workers’ comp case. He has been patient, kind, and has given full detail on what to expect about my case. I would definitely recommend!” - Past Client

Workers’ Compensation Case Results

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 100% Permanent Disability  $2.2 million CR
 100% Permanent Disability $1.5 million CR 
100% Permanent Disability  $1.35 million CR 
100% Permanent Disability   $1.25 million CR
 100% Permanent Disability $1.2 million CR 
100% Permanent Disability  $1 million CR 
Serious Catastrophic Injuries $892,000 CR 
Death Benefits $837,000 Stip 
Death Benefits $785,000 CR 
Serious Catastrophic Injuries  $767,500 CR 
 Death Benefits  $735,000 CR
 Death Benefits $699,000 CR 
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 Death Benefits $692,000 Stip 
 100% Permanent Disability  $653,000 CR
 Serious Catastrophic Injuries $653,000 CR
100% Permanent Disability  $653,000 CR
Serious Catastrophic Injuries $624,000 CR
Serious Catastrophic Injuries $575,000 CR
Serious Catastrophic Injuries  $550,000 CR
Serious Catastrophic Injuries
 $528,000 CR 
100% Permanent Disability
 $523,000 Stip
Serious Catastrophic Injuries  $460,000 CR 
Death Benefits  $418,000 CR 
100% Permanent Disability  $387,000 CR 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers’ Compensation

The following are general answers to basic questions that arise when a person is seriously disabled and applying for either or both Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits. This information in not to be construed as applying to every case of this kind and is only to be considered as an orientation to these type of cases.

The Rodriguez Law Firm does not charge for a personal consultation. Attorney fees are only awarded based on a percentage of the recovery of benefits.

  • Notify your supervisor/employer as soon as possible and request to seek medical attention within the employer’s medical provider network. Tell the healthcare provider who treats you that your injury or illness is job-related.

  • If you believe the injury or illness was caused by the job, report the injury or illness as soon as possible to your supervisor/employer and request to seek medical attention within the employer’s medical provider network. Tell the healthcare provider who treats you that your injury or illness is job-related.

  • Yes, your employer is required to give you a DWC 1 claim form. Upon receiving that form, you will need to fill out and return it to your employer as soon as possible in order for you to begin receiving workers’ compensation benefits.

  • Workers’ compensation insurance provides for medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, supplemental job displacement benefits and death benefits.

  • Generally, no. However, you may not be considered an independent contractor when the person paying you: controls the details or manner of your work; has the right to terminate you; pays you an hourly wage or salary; makes deductions for unemployment or social security; supplies materials or tools; and/or requires you to work specific days or hours, among other factors.

NOTICE: Making a false or fraudulent workers’ compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine.