If you have been injured in a construction accident it is important to understand whom you need to call. First and foremost, you should notify your employer. They may or may not be a member of a “Carve Out” program called the Carpenters/Contractor’s Workers’ Compensation Trust for Southern California. If so, your employer will report your construction accident to their insurance company, and from there you will be instructed to consult with an Ombudsman, which is our office. We were appointed by the Trust to help workers injured in a construction accident to quickly obtain the benefits you are entitled to, find a doctor who has been pre-approved by the insurance company, and help you return to work as soon as you are recovered. For most workers, this is a much quicker system then traditional workers compensation and works well for both the employee and the employer.
It is possible that your employer did not opt to obtain coverage through an insurance company that belongs to this Trust agreement, and in that case, you should contact us immediately regarding your construction accident as we have experience in directly helping injured employees in the construction industry. Our knowledge of the challenges you face can be a formidable asset in helping you obtain the benefits you are entitled to, and get you back to work as quickly as possible. On the other hand, if your construction accident caused a severe injury, you may not be able to return to your same pre-injury occupation. Call us today, and let us help you to resolve your claim as quickly as possible.
