Day Laborer Rights
If you are injured on the job as a day laborer or temporary worker, you are entitled to benefits from workers' compensation. Depending on the circumstances, you may also have the right to file a personal injury suit against the party that caused your injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job in California, contact an experienced lawyer at Aiken & Jacobsen in Sacramento. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and answer your questions. We represent injured migrant workers, undocumented workers and others who are hurt on the job.
Your Rights Under California Workers' Compensation
Temporary workers and day laborers enjoy a number of protections under the 2003 Day Laborer Fairness and Protection Act. One of these protections is the right to workers' compensation if you are injured in a work-related accident or suffer from an occupational disease.
Workers' compensation offers three main types of benefits: medical care, lost wages and a lump-sum payment for permanent injury. You are entitled to these benefits regardless of who was at fault. Report work injuries promptly.
Your Rights Under The Civil Justice System
In exchange for providing workers' compensation, California employers are generally protected from being sued by employees for accidents occurring on the job. However, if your injury was caused by someone who doesn't work for your employer, you may have the right to sue the negligent party. These are known as third-party claims.
Examples of third parties include:
- Property owners (if your injury was caused by unsafe working conditions)
- Contractors or vendors working for your employer
- Other drivers in car or truck accidents
- Manufacturers of defective or dangerous equipment
Our objective as your attorneys is to maximize your recovery from both workers' compensation and the civil justice system. We take time to investigate your accident and gather evidence that is critical to prove your case. You can rely on us to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Contact Our Day Laborer Rights Attorneys
Our attorneys handle all workplace injury claims on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees to us unless we recover compensation for you. To schedule a free consultation, call (916) 290-9378.
