We fight for
injured workers.

Our services

 

Whether you were injured on a specific date or developed symptoms over time, getting injured while working means that you have a Workers’ Compensation case. Under California law you are entitled to medical treatment, wage replacement benefits and compensation for permanent disability. We specialize in making sure that you get the care, benefits and payments you deserve.

 
 

David vs. Goliath

It may sound simple, but the parties required to provide these benefits—billion-dollar insurance companies or employers—are profit driven entities focused on minimizing costs. This means they try to limit the care you receive, wage replacement benefits paid, and any permanent disability payments that you may be entitled to. Workers’ Compensation insurance companies have armies of lawyers, doctors, and claims managers focused on closing your case with the minimum amount of treatment and compensation.

 
 

We fight for YOU and only you

A Workers’ Compensation lawyer fights for one person and one person only, YOU. We handle the insurance company, we respond to letters and requests for information, we act on all deadlines and move your case forward to its conclusion. We take on all the heavy lifting so you can focus on recovery.

 
 

For us, it’s personal

We create a personal relationship with every client so that we can tailor the strategy and representation to each particular case. Unlike many other offices, we do not take a ‘one size fits all’ approach. We believe it is important to get to know our clients and tailor a case strategy that fits each specific situation.

 
 

What about fees?

Workers' Compensation lawyers are paid by contingency fee. In a contingent fee arrangement, the lawyer agrees to accept a fixed percentage (15%) of the total settlement.

This means the lawyer is paid only if they win you money.

 

We litigate a broad range of Workers’ Compensation issues.

 

Here is a list of some of the more common cases that
we regularly litigate:

 

  • Denied Cases

  • Uninsured Cases

  • Life Pension Cases

  • 100% Disability Cases

  • Cumulative Trauma/Repetitive Stress Claims

  • Specific Injury Claims

  • Death Claims

  • COVID-19 Claims

  • Medical Treatment Disputes

  • Utilization Review Disputes (UR)

  • Independent Medical Review (IMR)

  • Temporary Disability Compensation

  • Temporary Partial Disability Compensation

  • Modified Duty Disputes

  • Permanent Disability Disputes

  • Permanent & Stationary/Maximum Medical Improvement Disputes

  • Qualified Medical Evaluation Issues

  • Applicant Depositions

  • Discovery Disputes

  • Physician/QME Depositions

  • Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund Cases

  • Sudden and Extraordinary Injuries

  • Commutation of Permanent Disability Awards

  • Stipulation and Award Settlements

  • Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit Disputes

  • Compromise and Release Settlements

Our results speak for themselves.

  • $3.3M

    Union Electrician who suffered severe bilateral lower extremity injury

  • $2M

    Laborer suffered severe cervical injury during demolition work

  • $1.5M

    Welder suffered cervical spine and head injuries in a construction accident

  • $1.235M

    Truck driver suffered head, cervical and other severe injuries when truck went over embankment

  • $1.2M

    RN who was assaulted by a patient resulting in cervical spine injury

  • $1M

    Software Engineer who suffered a crush injury to dominant hand resulting in CRPS

  • $1M

    Contested death claim involving a Professional who died within the scope and course of his employment

  • $925,000

    Roofer who fell injuring his lower extremity 

  • $900,000

    Retail sales person who suffered lower extremity injury developing CRPS

  • $860,000

    Medical Assistant who suffered orthopedic injuries and TBI

  • $850,000

    Laborer who fell from scaffold suffering orthopedic and brain injuries

  • $850,000

    Medical Assistant who tripped and fell suffering orthopedic and brain injuries

  • $800,000

    Mechanic who sustained bilateral upper extremity spine and hip injuries

  • $700,000

    Covid-19 death claim, multiple dependents including disabled adult child

  • $625,000

    Laborer who fell off scaffold suffering orthopedic and brain injuries

  • $600,000

    Worker hit by car resulting in multiple injuries including severe thoracic spine injury

  • $600,000

    Office administrator who developed repetitive stress injury to the bilateral upper extremities

  • $600,000

    Administrative Assistant who developed Cumulative Trauma injury to upper extremities

  • $550,000

    Security Guard attacked by patron suffering right upper extremity injury

  • $545,000

    Tree Trimmer who fell from 14 foot ladder injuring his bilateral hips

  • $500,000

    Houseman who suffered lower extremity crush injury developing CRPS

  • $500,000

    Roofer who fell from the second story injuring bilateral ankles

  • $475,000

    Operator who sustained injuries to his Cervical and Lumbar spine in motor vehicle collision

  • $450,000

    Laborer who fell more than 16ft injuring multiple body parts

  • $435,000

    Multi-dependent death claim involving a delivery driver with family overseas

  • $425,000

    Nurse with bilateral lower extremity injuries

  • $410,000

    Laborer severely injured when cement fell onto his chest while removing concrete forms

“I sincerely want to thank Peter Gimbel and his staff for helping me with my workers comp case. He really took the time to explain everything that was going on in great detail and answered all my questions. Even when I called or emailed, I always got a prompt answer. His attention to detail is impressive. It was obvious he’s extremely adept and experienced at handling injuries like mine (neck, back, shoulder and hip) and got me the best award possible. Do yourself a favor and call this man asap, just talking with him, you will see what I did.”

— Eric, Workers' Compensation Client