Santa Barbara County Workers' Comp Lawyers | Stout, Kaufman, Holzman & Sprague
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Santa Barbara County Workers' Compensation Attorney | Stout, Kaufman, Holzman & Sprague

Stout, Kaufman, Holzman & Sprague is a trusted workers’ compensation law firm located in Santa Barbara County, CA, offering representation and advocacy in a wide range of cases concerning the rights of injured workers.

Trusted Attorney for Workers’ Compensation Cases Serving Santa Barbara County

Legal issues can be difficult to deal with and scary to navigate, especially when you don’t have the training or guidance to handle the situation. Unfortunately, when it comes to illness and injury in the workplace the situation can seem even worse as it impacts your livelihood and often your family. Legal claims are overwhelming to navigate by yourself, but Stout, Kaufman, Holzman & Sprague has expert workers’ compensation attorneys that can help you pursue the benefits you deserve.

Helping Injured Employees Seek Justice

When you are injured on the job, the first critical decision to make is whether you should hire a lawyer to help you file a workers’ comp claim. It isn’t always required, but partnering with an attorney often achieves better results in a shorter amount of time. This is especially true, as many employers will attempt to minimize their losses at the expense of victims. This leaves them with lesser settlements than they deserve because they don’t fully understand the system’s rules.

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Helping Victims in a Variety of Industries File Charges

We have helped workers in a wide range of industries including:

·         Construction

·         Warehousing

·         Manufacturing

·         Longshore and Harbor

·         Government

·         Health Care

·         Entertainment, Casinos, and Resorts

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Regardless of the industry that you work in, it is important to note that you must notify your employer within 30 days of your accident or you may receive reduced benefits or none at all. This requires filling out a DWC – 1 Form, which the staff at Stout and Kaufman can help you complete in a manner that prevents issues with your case.

Temporary or Permanent Disabilities

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There are two primary types of disability situations to be aware of:

Temporary disability: Some workers are fortunate enough to sustain only temporary disabilities, they will be covered under Temporary Total Disability or Temporary Partial Disability.

Permanent disability: Other workers are not as fortunate and cannot return to their former job as their permanent disability prevents it. They will be covered under Permanent Total Disability or Permanent Partial Disability.

Stout and Kaufman has the experience needed to help employees seek reparation whether their disability was temporary or permanent.

Common Injuries Sustained On the Job

While the wide range of positions that employees hold allows for many unique situations, some of the most commonly incurred injuries on the job include:

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·         Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries

·         Contusions

·         Fractures

·         Mental stress

·         Respiratory disorders

·         Sprains

·         Burns

Even if your injury is not part of this list, Stout and Kaufman can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

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At Stout, Kaufman, Holzman & Sprague, every case is treated with the utmost importance. When your livelihood and financial future are at risk, it makes sense to use every resource available to you, including the assistance of a skilled workers' comp lawyer. To discuss your case call us at (805) 897-1152 or fill our the contact form above.