Injured On The Job Working For Allied Universal

Allied Universal is one of the largest employers in California, and is a global company with more than 800,000 employees across 90 nations. Allied Universal Headquarters West is currently located in Santa Ana, California, and is a security services-focused organization. The company was initially founded in 1957. They have an excellent reputation and provide a range of custom services for their clients located around the United States and the world. If you have been hurt on the job working for Allied Universal in California, there are some details you need to know about the worker’s compensation program if you are planning to file a claim for benefits.

If you work for an organization that is the size of Allied Universal, there are quite a few different roles and jobs available. As varied as they are, they also have a critical thing in common. If you are a security officer, supervisor, manager, or corporate employee, you will be covered under the worker’s compensation program if you have been injured on the job working for Allied Universal in California.

The injuries and hazards that employees may experience will be influenced by their daily roles. A fireman is not going to face the same risks as a UPS driver, for example. This is not to say that any injury is out of the question, just that some roles have different risks. If you need assistance regarding a worker’s comp claim because you were injured at work, please call our staff at Kenmore Law Group. We are available day and night, ready to provide answers to any of the questions you might have about workplace injuries and your rights. Our goal at Kenmore Law Group is to provide you with immediate answers and access to the legal information you need regarding worker’s compensation when you need it. If the situation is more complex than answering a few questions, then we will schedule a free initial consultation with our legal team for you. We will meet with you around your schedule and be ready to answer every question you have about how the worker’s compensation system works after being injured on the job working for Allied Universal.

During that initial meeting, we will ask you to provide us with all the details about your incident. Starting with the circumstances that led up to the accident itself, to the specifics on the injuries you received because of the accident, as well as any additional information that may apply to your case. We will focus on assessing your case so that we can help you understand how the worker’s compensation program in the State of California can be utilized to address your needs. The lawyers at Kenmore Law Group are also going to review some things with you that we believe you should know about before making any decisions. One very critical factor when it comes to dealing with you being injured on the job, working for Allied Universal, is the time limit you have to get your claim filed.

The Time Limitations For Filing A Worker’s Compensation Claim In California
In the State of California, the standard time limit is 30 days to file a claim with worker’s compensation. The time limit starts on the date the injury occurred. Some employers have a team whose job is solely to help their fellow employees open a worker’s compensation claim. That group may even open a case on behalf of the injured employee when an accident occurs. If Allied Universal does not provide that service or is trying to discourage you from opening a claim with worker’s compensation, please contact the Kenmore Law Group immediately. We will get you a very experienced workplace injury lawyer as soon as humanly possible to discuss your claim. Opening a worker’s compensation claim is your right. Another right that you have is opening a case within that 30-day time limit, even if you are no longer working at Allied Universal. The 30-day time limit on filing a claim is strictly enforced, and one of the few exceptions to it deals with the injuries resulting from cumulative trauma.

What Is Cumulative Trauma?
Cumulative trauma is repeated activity taking place over a long period of time that eventually leads to an injury that needs to be treated. The activities may not even be traumatic, but are doing damage, and over time, it leads to an on the job injury. Some examples of cumulative trauma injuries are carpal tunnel from repetitive hand and wrist movement and activity, neck or lower back strains, or even vision problems that start from long hours of looking at screens or monitors. The difference between cumulative trauma injuries and regular work injuries is the time limit to file a claim. It begins when you miss work and are diagnosed with an injury that falls under this definition. The time limit is 1 year from that date.

What Are The Common Injury Types For Worker’s Compensation Claims?
No matter what your job is and what your daily tasks may be, you should understand that every single job carries a risk of being hurt on the job. You could be a company maintenance engineer or a new employee processing payroll for the security staff in Southern California. Below are the most common injuries that our clients deal with, regardless of their job.

• Sprains of ankles, knees, and wrists
• Broken and fractured bones
• Damage to the connective tissue of joints
• Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
• Head injuries that range from minor concussions to skull fractures
• Muscle aches and strains

What Are The Common Job Hazards For Employees In Large Organizations?
Many jobs have very specific common hazards that relate directly to the role itself. A cab driver is more likely to be involved in an automobile accident than someone who only drives a company vehicle once in a while. Many clients understand this concept but are still surprised when they learn that the type or severity of a workplace injury has more to do with the environment they spend their days working in than anything other single factor. As mentioned above, however, no job is ever isolated from a hazard or injury. All that is affected is the likelihood. Specific job roles have a bigger chance of injury because of the work itself or where and when it may be performed. No matter if it is a construction site or an office, a factory or a warehouse, your job will have its own hazards, and they all have common dangers like:

• Slipping, tripping, and falling
• Injury from a malfunctioning tool or vehicle
• Electrical shock from damaged cords in an office or workspace
• Exposure to chemicals such as floor and restroom cleaners

Common things in any work environment might have an impact on you. If you have been injured on the job working for Allied Universal and have run into any issues when you try to open a worker’s compensation claim, please do not hesitate to contact the Kenmore Law Group legal staff. Our team is prepared to help you get the answers you need for the problems you are having.

Will My Injuries Be Covered By The Worker’s Compensation Program?
The general answer to the question above is yes, if you have been injured while working for Allied Universal while doing your job, it will be covered under the worker’s compensation program. There are exceptions that involve things like incidents that lead to injuries while someone is committing a crime, or if they were under the influence and had impaired judgment. If that is the case, it is unlikely that the worker’s compensation program will cover those injuries. In California, each company is required to participate in the worker’s compensation program. It is the responsibility of the company to pay the full cost for the program. The company is not permitted to stop any injured employee from contacting or filing a worker’s compensation claim.

What Kinds Of Benefits Are Provided Under The Worker’s Compensation Program In California?
While this is not a complete list, it is a good summary of the key benefits. Every employee in the State of California who is covered by worker’s compensation is eligible for the injury benefits listed below.

• On a per-incident basis, a total of $1 million covers medical care services, any prescription medications, your therapy and rehabilitation, as well as the cost of any necessary medical devices like medical beds, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, or similar devices
• Employees who cannot return to work until fully healed will get up to 66% of their regular weekly income from the program to help replace the lost salary over a short-term period
• Should an employee have long-term limitations or disability due to the injury, the program offers temporary long-term disability payments
• If the employee has injuries that will stop them from ever returning to their job, they are eligible for free vocational training paid for by the program, allowing them to receive training for a new career

Worker’s compensation programs often work directly with the healthcare providers for billing services. If the medical care provider works with worker’s comp, this means you won’t need to make payments for your medical services, or need to submit claims and bills, and await reimbursement. There would be very little out of pocket cost during your treatment and healing. Please get in touch with our team at Kenmore Law Group to learn more about some of the other benefits and how they can help you.

If you have been injured on the job working for Allied Universal, please get a complete medical evaluation to make sure your injuries are properly and promptly diagnosed and treated. Oftentimes, there might be other injuries, and they need to be diagnosed and linked to the incident.

Upfront Expenses And Kenmore Law Group
When you hire the Kenmore Law Group, we will not bill you up front. Helping you with a claim or negotiation gets done before we think about being paid. You will be billed only after you get the compensation and coverage you need. If we represent you and your claim is denied due to no fault of your own, you will owe us nothing. Please get in touch with Kenmore Law Group for assistance or representation if you have been injured on the job working for Allied Universal and need help in pursuing a claim with worker’s compensation in the State of California.