Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

My dad is a resident in California but is a long haul truck driver and has been for over 20 years. Last week while he was over the road he had a stroke in Louisiana. The stroke messed the top part of his brain up which left him with poor motor skills. He will not be able to return to work doing the long haul truck driving. Can he claim Workers Compensation benefits?


Asked on 3/05/13, 4:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

He can claim benefits under worker's compensation if his stroke was partially caused by his work. He can still receive disability under state disability but it takes an expert opinion in a form of Agreed medical examiner or qualified medical examiner to determine the cause of his stroke. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 3/05/13, 5:48 pm
Geoff Morris The Morris Law Group

Yes he may be able to obtain workers compensation benefits. It is important that he work with an attorney so that he can establish that his injury is work related. I have offices in Riverside and Orange County. Feel free to call me for a free consultation. 949-830-1182

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Answered on 3/06/13, 11:43 am


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