Medmen Worker’s Comp Attorney

Medmen Enterprises Incorporated, founded in 2010 and doing business as Medmen, is a cannabis dispensary with 5 locations in California. They are headquartered in Culver City, California, and they were considered a pioneer early on in the dispensary business. If you have been hurt at work and need an experienced worker’s compensation attorney, please reach out to the Kenmore Law Group legal team. We have some information that you should be aware of regarding the worker’s compensation program in California.

Most companies have various jobs and roles that are crucial to the functioning of their business. Some organizations have a core skill that is critical to successfully performing their primary functions. The jobs at Medmen all have something in common. It doesn’t matter if you are a corporate employee working in marketing or payroll, or you are working retail and handling sales over the counter, you are covered by worker’s compensation insurance in the State of California if you get hurt at work. When that happens, and you need a Medmen worker’s comp attorney, Kenmore Law Group is ready to answer any questions about claim filing processes, benefits, or any others you have. The legal team is available night and day, waiting for your call. Our goal is to provide you with the information about worker’s compensation that lets you make informed decisions about the steps you need to take. Our staff is ready to schedule a free initial consultation with a Medmen worker’s comp attorney. They will be prepared to discuss your case in person as soon as you are able to meet.

During that first meeting, we will ask you to tell us the details about your work accident. This should cover any circumstances that led to the incident, the history behind the hazard, and your injuries and diagnosis received about your injuries, including prognosis for needed ongoing care. Kenmore Law Group will work with you to review the worker’s compensation program coverages and how it will work to cover your needs for medical treatment, and any lost income if your injury is going to require that you miss work. The team will also review with you the aspects that, based on our years of experience dealing with worker’s compensation cases, will benefit you in the long term.  If you do not have your claim filed yet, one vital piece of information we will tell you is the time limit for getting your worker’s compensation claim filed.

What Is The Time Limit For Filing My Worker’s Compensation Claim in California?
The standard time limit is 30 calendar days to file your worker’s compensation claim in California for accidents that result in immediate injury. The 30 day time starts on the date of the incident. Some employers open their worker’s compensation claims and provide you with the information you need to get treatment. If this is not done, please understand that the 30-day time limit is strictly enforced. Therefore, our advice is to open the claim as soon as possible. If you are no longer employed where you were hurt after the accident, you are still able to open a worker’s comp claim within the same 30 day window. There are some exceptions to the 30 day time limit, and one of them deals with injuries cause by cumulative trauma.

Cumulative Trauma And Worker’s Compensation Claims
Cumulative trauma applies to any injury that occurs over a period of time and is caused by recurring activity, even if the activity doesn’t appear to be traumatic. It could be due to repetitive acts that result in an injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or prolonged exposure to potentially harmful conditions at work, like loud noise, which can damage your hearing. If you are diagnosed with an injury and the doctors tell you it is due to cumulative trauma, you are eligible for treatment under worker’s compensation insurance and not limited by the standard 30 day time limit from injury date. In the State of California, the time limit to file a claim for a cumulative trauma injury, diagnosed by a doctor, is one year. The time limit begins on the date of the first day of work you missed due to the injury.

The Common Injury Types And Hazards
Some jobs have common injuries that are often related to the role and the environment in which the employee works every day. The hazards they deal with are usually the second influence on the kind of injury they might experience. Being an employee anywhere is always going to have some risks that are specifically associated with the daily assignment. Those types of injuries run from slip or trip and falls to accidents from unloading trucks or handling heavy lifting frequently. The most common injuries and hazards are:

• Broken or fractured bones from falls or trips due to wet or cluttered floors and storage areas
• Sprains cause damage to the connective tissue of joints, or complete joint dislocations, due to being on your feet all day doing work.
• Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries when bending down to pick up items stowed in cabinets or containers, lifting them to move them, or working on the items
• Head injuries that range from a severe concussion to skull fractures due to falling on tile or concrete floors in storage as well as retail areas
• Burns due to steam equipment or small ovens used in meal preparation or heating

Other hazards any employee might encounter, and can be specific to the industry or job, are:

• Burns from grow lights or overheating portable air conditioners or heaters
• Being exposed to chemicals used to grow plants
• Electrical shock due to machinery malfunctions, such as irrigation systems or lighting

What Is The Limit For Kinds Of Injuries Covered By Worker’s Compensation?
There is no limit based on the type of injury or the cost of treatment for worker’s compensation. If you are hurt while doing your job as an employee at work, you should expect that the injuries will be covered by worker’s compensation insurance. What is limiting in terms of coverage deals with the conduct of the employee and the circumstances around the accident. If the employee is involved or engaged in a criminal act, an attempt at self-harm, or found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is unlikely that worker’s compensation will accept a claim. There should be no restriction under normal circumstances. If there is, please get in touch with the Kenmore Law Group, and we can help you determine what is happening.

If you are injured at work, we recommend that you request a full medical examination immediately. Any injuries should be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. It is common for you to experience shock, and there are times when a minor injury will go unnoticed.

The Worker’s Compensation Program Benefits In California
Below is a list of the key benefits that are part of the worker’s compensation insurance coverage in the State of California. If you experience a workplace injury and file a Medmen worker’s comp claim, you are eligible for these and others.

• A total of 1 million dollars per incident that covers medical care costs that include hospital and doctor’s services, prescriptions and over the counter medications, your prescribed physical therapy, and the rental costs of medical devices like crutches, a cane, walker, or wheelchair
• If you cannot work until recovered, you may receive up to 66% of your regular weekly income
• If you experience long-term disability from your injuries, the program offers temporary long-term disability payments to offset missing income
• If your injuries leave you unable to perform your original job, you are eligible to receive vocational training that will help you find employment in a new career once you can return to work

Medical providers usually work directly with the worker’s comp program for billing of their services for workplace injuries. If your care providers do this, we recommend that you consider taking advantage of it. You will not have to wait to be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses, or deal with collections for what might be very large medical bills. Please get in touch with the team at Kenmore Law Group, and we can provide you with more information on the benefits provided by worker’s compensation in California.

Can I Sue My Company For My Injuries?
Under normal circumstances, the answer is no, you are not permitted to sue your company for being injured at work under normal circumstances. Worker’s compensation is what is known as an exclusive remedy for workplace injuries. This means that any employee who files a claim with worker’s compensation is entitled to benefits without having to prove company liability and cause. There is a situation where a lawsuit is permitted. If you believe your employer either caused or contributed to hazard that led to your accident, they may be guilty of what is called gross negligence.

In California, gross negligence is defined as willful misconduct or a reckless disregard for the safety of others. One example would be a company assigning an employee a company vehicle that failed inspection as being unsafe on the road. That choice demonstrates a disregard not only for the employee but also for the population around them when they operate the vehicle on the road. If there is a chance that something like this example led to your accident, please advise your Medmen worker’s comp attorney as soon as you find out about it. If you need to file a worker’s compensation claim due to injury and have questions about your ability to file a lawsuit in addition to your claim, your Kenmore Law Group Medmen worker’s comp attorney will help you find the answer to the question about who is responsible and can be sued for damages.

Kenmore Law Group And Upfront Legal Costs For Our Clients
If you need to hire a Medmen worker’s comp attorney, Kenmore Law Group promises you that we will not charge you any upfront legal fees or expenses before taking on your case or representing you in any way. We will bill you only after the case is completed and you have a satisfactory outcome. If we represent you in a lawsuit and do not win your case, you will not be billed for our services. If you need assistance in pursuing an open worker’s compensation claim to get the benefits you need, please do not hesitate to call the legal team at Kenmore Law Group. We are here to help you recover and return to work.