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San Bernardino Accidents

Have you or a loved one been injured or sickened at the workplace, in the San Bernardino area or elsewhere? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people are killed by work accidents and work-related injuries each year. The numbers tell the story: 5,840 workers were killed in work accidents in 2006, and 5,488 in 2007. Many more employees are maimed or sickened by work accidents each year.

Vehicular accidents and violent acts account for many fatal and non-fatal work injuries, but crushing incidents, falls and exposure to harmful substances are also common. But no matter what caused the work accident, work injuries can take a devastating toll on the worker and his or her family. Where will the money come from to buy groceries and pay the mortgage on your San Bernardino-area home? What if your work injury has left you unable to enjoy the everyday things in life, like taking a long walk or pursuing your hobbies?

When you are involved in a work accident with resulting work-related injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. You need the best representation possible, so it's important that you find a well-respected San Bernardino work accident lawyer.


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Workers' Compensation For San Bernardino-Area Workers

Although the workers' compensation system is there to help work-injured employees, it often imposes limitations on what a work accident victim can recover. Why is that, you ask?

California's workers' compensation laws require many employers to pay into an insurance fund from which work-injured employees are paid after a work accident. When the fund pays an employee with a work injury, that employee is usually prohibited by law from suing the employer. There are exception to this, however, and a good San Bernardino work accident lawyer can tell you if there are other options in your work accident case.

If the workers' compensation system is the work injury victim's only available source of recovery, it is especially important that the employee act quickly to secure his or her rights. The employer should be notified immediately after a work accident occurs, and the work-injured employee must submit a claim. A delay in filing the work accident claim may reduce or eliminate the work injury victim's rights to recovery.

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  1. Home and hospital visits.
  2. Night and weekend appointments.
  3. No charge unless we win your case.
  4. Help with medical attention.
  5. Transportation arrangements.
  6. We will also treat you with courtesy, compassion and respect.

Suing a San Bernardino Area Employer for Work Injuries

One of the best aspects of the workers' compensation system is that the work accident victim does not have to prove that the employer was at fault in order to receive compensation. But what if the employer or someone else was at fault for the work accident? In some of these cases, the work injury victim may be entitled to sue the guilty party.

One example of this is when the employer's intentional acts created the danger that led to the work accident. The employer might deliberately decide not to provide new employees with legally-required safety training because it takes too much time away from production. If a work accident happens because the work injury victim did not get the proper safety training, the employer may be liable for civil damages.

Why should a work injury victim seek civil damages in court when the workers' compensation system is available to provide compensation? The answer is that workers' compensation benefits often do not make the employee whole for all the worker's injuries. Medical expenses and some disability compensation may be paid for the worker's injury, but other types of damages available to civil litigants will not. Your San Bernardino work accident lawyer will be able to tell you if you have a valid civil claim against an employer for your work injuries. If so, your chances of recovering for all the losses you have suffered due to a work accident will be greatly increased.


Recovering for San Bernardino Work Injuries From Third Parties

Getting work accident benefits from the workers' compensation system will not bar you from suing a third party for your work injuries. For instance, if you suffered a work accident when your car was struck by an 18-wheeler as you were driving to a sales call appointment, you have options. You may be entitled not only to workers' compensation benefits for your work injuries but also to recovery from the truck driver through a civil suit.

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Contact the Right San Bernardino Work Accident Attorney

Deciding whether to sue employers or third parties responsible for your work accident is a complicated process. If you recover damages from these sources, the workers' compensation system sometimes seeks repayment of monies paid to the work accident victim. You will make your best decision with the advice of an experienced San Bernardino work accident attorney.

The Reeves Law Group has the experience with personal injury claims that you and your loved ones need. Our lawyers have handled numerous work injury claims, and we are ready to help you get the best recovery possible for your accidental work injuries. Although our lawyers deal only with third-party claims, we are closely affiliated with attorneys who will be happy to assist you with your workers' compensation claim. We can make sure you are fully represented for all your work accident claims. For a free consultation concerning a work injury claim, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

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San Bernardino, CA 92408
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10 Reasons to ChooseThe Reeves Law Group

  1. Our Winning Record

    Our case results on the left of this page are only a few in the $100,000.00 to Multi-Million dollar range. We have actually won hundreds of cases in that range.

    Every year we win many significant cases, and every year we win many millions of dollars for our clients.

  2. Our Financial Resources

    Personal injury cases often require large sums of money. As an example, a brain injury case can cost in excess of $100,000.00 to prosecute.

    In a recent trial we invested $250,000.00. That was for just one case!

    Few lawyers have these resources. Lawyers who do not have the same finances may be pressed to settle cases too early, or for less than they are worth.

  3. Our Size

    Because of our firm’s size we can assign multiple lawyers to cases. These lawyers are also backed by a large support staff of paralegals, legal assistants, administrators and investigators.

    We believe that working harder on cases results in better representation and greater results.

  4. Our Concentration On Personal Injury Cases

    Personal injury cases are best handled by lawyers with specialized expertise in the personal injury legal field. Unlike other law firms, we handle accident and personal injury cases only. By concentrating in one area, we have developed a high level of expertise and capability in our field. This has lead to better service and better results for our clients.

  5. Our Technology and State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

    We use top technologies and tools to maximize the efficiency of our work. We have direct access to the top legal databases, specialized software and online resources to perform sophisticated yet quick investigations and technical research. We also use state-of-the-art equipment to conduct highly effective presentations at mediations, arbitrations and trials. All of our cases are also computerized in order to expedite our litigation and case handling functions.

  6. Our Commitment to Our Clients

    Our commitment to our clients is complete. We are passionate about rectifying the wrongdoings that cause our clients’ injuries. Our firm’s operations are designed with various levels of quality controls to ensure that our legal representation is superior and that our clients’ needs and concerns are addressed in a prompt and satisfactory manner. We believe in zealous and aggressive work on behalf of our clients. We are also committed to a positive relationship with our clients and rendering caring and compassionate services.

  7. Our Lawyers and Our Experience

    Our firm has been fighting for the rights of injured victims for over two decades. The combined experience of our legal team spans many more decades. Our lawyers have litigated to successful conclusion thousands of personal injury claims.

    As lawyers, we hold ourselves to the top standards of quality and service and are recognized in the community of lawyers, claims representatives and judges for our professionalism and competence. Our lawyers are backed by a large, well-trained and skilled support staff. We also have at our disposal a large group of superb and trial-tested experts with whom we work to enhance the prosecution of our clients’ cases.

  8. Our Caring and Compassion

    Our gratification derives from providing services that make a difference in the lives of individuals. Throughout the representation of thousands of clients we have seen up-close the adverse impact that serious injuries bring to individuals’ lives and their families. We achieve satisfaction when we produce results that lead to improvements in their lives. Our large staff of legal professionals works actively on helping our clients with their difficulties. We have maintained relationships with some of our clients even after we have resolved their claims, for years in some cases.

  9. Our Home and Hospital Consultations

    We understand the difficulties that many of our clients face due to their injuries. Many cannot travel to our offices due to their serious conditions. When you call us for legal representation, we will offer to visit you personally at your convenience. We will travel to your home, hospital or any other appropriate location to meet with you and commence your representation immediately. We will ensure that your case will not be affected by any delays in representation. For our clients’ convenience, we also have twenty-three satellite office locations to facilitate meetings, depositions, and conferences with our clients. We will also arrange for transportation, if ever needed, to any of our satellite offices or our central office in Santa Ana, California.

  10. Our "No Fee Unless We Win" Policy

    We provide our legal services on a contingency basis. This means that we will not charge a fee or seek reimbursement for costs advanced unless your case is won. We also provide our clients with a written explanation of the settlement or verdict amounts recovered and their distribution for the clients’ approval prior to their cases being closed.

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Job Accident

$11,000,000

Premises Fatality

$750,000

Motorcycle Accident

$2,750,000

Wrongful Death

$740,000

Truck / Neck Injury

$615,000

Truck / Back Injury

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DUI Accident

$650,000

Product Liability

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Child Fatality

$1,000,000

Motorcycle Accident

$600,000

Auto Accident

$1,250,000

Pedestrian Accident

$500,000

Boating Accident

$2,000,000

Motorcycle Accident

$495,000

Defective Product

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Premises Accident

$535,000

Nursing Home / Burns

$1,600,000

Traffic Injuries

$550,000

Negligent Care

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Negligent Care

$560,000

ATV Accident

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APT Complex Injury

$750,000

Head Trauma

$600,000

Parking Lot Injury

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