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- Workers CompensationA work injury can be a life-changing event and you need an experienced work comp attorney on your side. Our Upland area law firm is dedicated solely to Workers Compensation practice representing Upland injured workers against workers compensation insurance companies. The Law Offices of Cleveland & Metz has over 50 years of combined experience helping Upland injured workers with their Work Comp cases. Whether your injury is the result of a specific incident, or a repetitive injury that occurred over time or even if your case is denied, the Upland work injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Cleveland & Metz can help you. The insurance company will definitely have a defense lawyer and an experienced adjuster working against you to cut or deny your benefits. We are local Inland Empire attorneys here to help you.
- Wrongful TerminationShould I report the injury to my employer? Yes, you should report an injury that occurs in the workplace to your employer as soon it has happens. They should give you a DWC1 claim form to fill out. Make a note as to the date time and who you spoke with. Also note whether they give you a claim form or not. What if they ignore me? Fire me? If your employer ignores you when you try to report an injury you should still immediately go to see a doctor. If your employer fires you see an attorney immediately. You may have a right to open a wrongful termination case for discrimination based on injuries or for failing to accommodate your injuries. If your employer tries to talk you into using your private health insurance and stating the accident occurred at home, do not do this as the insurance company will use it against you later when you decide to reported as a work injury.
- Employment LitigationIf I file a workers’ compensation claim can my boss fire me? It is against the law for an employer to discriminate or retaliate against you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. If you are wrongfully terminated, we will help you find an employment or wrongful termination attorney to consult with on employment issues.
- Sexual HarassmentIn some circumstances, an employee who suffers an injury at work can make a claim outside of workers’ compensation. In those cases, a work injury or employment lawyer referral should be made to handle that aspect of the case as that will be litigated in a different court system. For example, if you were injured as a result of a negligent third-party in a traffic collision while working or if you’re the victim of sexual harassment or wrongful termination, you can usually sue your employer or the third party that caused your injury in court for a workplace injury.
- Property DamageA work injury accident is a devastating experience. Personal injury victims are subject to mental and emotional distress, lost wages due to loss of work, property damage, medical bills, and sometimes irreparable physical impairments.
- Personal InjuryJohn Metz was born and raised in Upland, California and attended Upland High School. He completed his undergraduate studies attending the University of California at Irvine in the late 1980’s. John Metz began his legal career at a local Rancho Cucamonga Law Firm handling Criminal, Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury cases. John clerked for this law firm while earning his degree in Business Economics from the University of California at Irvine.
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- Social Security DisabilityIf you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, these benefits may be reduced if you receive workers’ compensation benefits. A lawyer can help you minimize how much your SSDI benefits will be reduced or offset by way of a Hartman formula.. If you are eligible for Medicare, you may also need to set aside a portion of your workers’ comp benefits to pay for future medical treatment. A workers compensation attorney can help you do this in the most beneficial way as an experienced local work injury lawyer will know how to structure your settlement that is most advantageous to you.