Every employer in California is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for its employees. If your employer didn’t have workers’ compensation insurance when you were injured they were in violation of California law and could be subject to fines.
More importantly, because your employer did not have workers’ compensation insurance when you were injured on the job, you are able to sue your employer directly for your workplace injuries and your employer will not be entitled to many of the normal defenses a defendant would have under other circumstances.
And of course, you are still able to bring a lawsuit against any other party (contractor, vendor, product manufacturer) that might also be at fault for your injuries.
If you or a member of your family was injured at work in San Francisco, and you believe that your employer did not have workers’ compensation insurance at the time of your injury or accident, give me a call at (415) 293-8231 so we can discuss your accident in more detail.
Or you can e-mail me at info@burlisonlaw.com.
