Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about your case? Our Frequently Asked Questions section has answers to common legal concerns. If you need more help, contact us for a free consultation!

Workers’ compensation is compensation for injuries that you suffered in the course of doing your job. If you were injured on the job in California, your employer is required, by law, to pay for workers’ compensation. A strong majority of employers in California have workers’ compensation insurance and you can be paid for through those.

You will most likely have to file a workers’ compensation claim. Having a workers’ compensation attorney on your side can help to make this part of the process (as well as the rest of the process) that much easier. Additionally, if your initial claim is denied, a workers’ compensation attorney in California with experience may be able to help you to receive compensation.
You have two years from the injury itself. So, if you were injured in an accident then you have two years from the date of the accident to file a case. By that same token, according to The Judicial Branch of California, “if the injury was not discovered right away, then it is one year from the date the injury was discovered.”
You don’t pay a dime until we win. Another way to put that: is on contingency. Should you schedule a free consultation with Belal Hamideh and he decides to take your case, then he will pay all costs that may come about throughout your case. You won’t have to worry about them. Moreover, you won’t have to pay for his legal services during that time, either.
If we win the case, then our payment will come out of your winnings. If we negotiate a settlement with the other side, then our payment will come out of the settlement. Through this, we’re able to help those who may not be able to pay for a legal case themselves. Moreover, it gives us every incentive in the world to work even harder for our clients. We literally don’t get paid for our work unless we win.
We strongly recommend not speaking to an insurance adjuster or, indeed, anyone else involved with the litigation. It’s entirely possible that someone from the insurance company may reach out to you in the friendliest, most sympathetic manner. That said, it’s also possible that they’re going to try to get you to take an offer that is far less than what your claim could be worth. Or, they may try to get you to make a statement that could potentially lessen or even eradicate any liability on behalf of their client. Due to these factors and others, it’s best not to even speak to the insurance adjuster.

What you can do is tell them to speak to your attorney. Reaching out to a personal injury attorney as early as possible in the process can keep the insurance adjuster from being a concern.
Even if you don’t believe that you were hurt in an accident, you should still receive medical attention. The truth is that, unfortunately, many of the worst injuries from a vehicular accident are those which may not show up immediately.

Yes, you know to get medical help if you break a limb, have clear bruising or pain in a part of your body, and so forth. However, injuries from whiplash and other internal complications may not make themselves known for some time. The last thing you want is to have settled your personal injury claim only for worse injuries to appear later on. This is one more reason why it’s so important to reach out to medical professionals as early as possible.

It’s understandable if you don’t want to reach out to medical professionals due to a lack of insurance, the potential cost of care, and so forth. However, the right personal injury attorney in California may be able to help you to receive compensation to cover your medical bills. Additionally, some attorneys have working relationships with medical professionals so that, like the attorney, the medical professionals are paid on contingency. Thus, their compensation would come out of your eventual winnings/settlement, too.
The amount of compensation you can receive for your personal injury depends on several factors, including the severity of your injuries. The impact of your injury on your life will also affect the amount of compensation you can receive. The compensation will include medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
A majority of cases do not go to court. Most are settled through negotiation. In the effort that the other side does not make an offer that is good enough, we are proud to represent our clients in a court of law.
Knee injuries can be serious. Any injury to your knee affects the rest of your body.

If you suffer a knee injury due to the negligence and/or recklessness of another party, Belal Hamideh can help you to recover maximum compensation.

If you suffer a knee injury at work in the state of California, you are eligible for workers compensation. Belal Hamideh, an experienced work accident lawyer, can help.
A work injury is an injury you suffer at work. If you suffer a work injury in California, you are eligible for workers compensation. It doesn’t matter if you’re at your place of work or not when the injury occurs.

For example, if you are making a delivery or pickup for your job, you could still be “at work” and thus any injury you suffer could be eligible for workers compensation.

Work injuries can occur at once or over time. For example, if you drop something on your foot at work, causing an injury, you are eligible for workers compensation. You are also eligible if you develop carpal tunnel syndrome from years of work.
Those who are injured in an accident should contact an experienced personal injury attorney.

Doing so gives the plaintiff the best possible opportunity to receive maximum compensation for their injuries. A lawyer can find all of the parties who are even partially liable for the accident and bring a suit against each of them.

A lawyer can prove that you were injured due to the negligence and/or recklessness of the defendant. By doing so, we can help you to recover economic as well as non-economic damages.
The length of time it takes to resolve your case varies depending on its intricacy, severity of injuries, and other factors. We will do our best so that your case will not go to trial as it can take significantly longer. As your lawyer, we will keep you informed throughout the process. We will work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible.
If you have been injured in an accident, the first thing you must do is seek medical attention. You may think that your injury is minor. But it is vital that you get a medical evaluation to ensure that there are no underlying injuries.

Once that’s done, before signing anything from an insurance company, you should reach out to an experienced attorney.
After you sign with us, we conduct a thorough investigation. Once we’ve learned the truth, we’ll work with your medical experts and others to build the strongest possible case. Then, we’ll represent you aggressively throughout every step of the process.
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you will be entitled to several types of compensation. These would include pain, emotional distress, lost wages, medical expenses, future lost wages, and future medical expenses.
Essentially, it’s a brain injury caused by the impact of an outside source, such as a blow to the head. TBI cases can range from mild to severe and cause a range of symptoms, including confusion, memory loss, and dizziness.
Having an experienced attorney on your side can be extremely beneficial if you want to win your case. We can help navigate the complex system of workers’ compensation. We ensure that your rights are protected. We will fight for the benefits you deserve.
If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. We can help you navigate the appeals process. We will fight for your rights until you get the compensation that you deserve.
If you are injured on the job, you may be qualified for several benefits, including medical expenses, disability benefits, rehab benefits, and wage replacement benefits. In the event of a fatal accident, death benefits may be provided.
Any case where someone is injured on the job. These cases involve slips and fall that happen at a moment’s notice as well as injuries that develop over time, such as repetitive stress injuries. We’ve even represented clients who were hurt in the course of delivering something for their job but were not physically at their place of work at the time.
You can contact us directly to schedule a free initial consultation. We will discuss your case and recommend legal options. If you have further questions about your case, you may ask us directly.
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