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    Serious and Willful Misconduct

    Serious and Willful Misconduct

    The Bridgeford Law Office, APC Protects You From Harmful Employers

    Workers’ compensation is intended to supply injured workers with the funds they require after a work-related injury. In any work relationship, employees are expected to exhibit caution and care, just as employers are expected to provide their workers with a safe, healthy work environment.

    Unfortunately, if the employer fails to maintain a safe workspace, they could face a serious & willful misconduct claim. Such claims can be extremely costly and complicated for the employer, and very problematic for employees. If you are facing a potential situation of serious and willful misconduct, our firm can help you.


    Injured at work? Contact our Santa Clarita Lawyers at The Bridgeford Law Office, APC for dedicated representation today!


    What Is Willful Misconduct?

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines willful misconduct as a violation in which the employer either knowingly failed to comply with a legal requirement or acted with plain indifference to employee safety.

    These violations are considered serious if the hazard has a high likelihood of resulting in death or serious physical harm.

    Serious and Willful Claims

    Just as with Labor Code §132(a) violations, Serious and Willful claims are generally not covered by the workers’ compensation carrier though they are filed, separately, under the auspices of the filed workers’ compensation matter for which the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board has jurisdiction.

    Why Choose the Bridgeford Law Office?

    At Bridgeford Law Office, our attorneys are dedicated to providing quick, comprehensive legal help when you need it most. We care about each and every client we work with, and our passion for our work shows.

    When you work with us, you can rest easy knowing our firm will be by your side through every step of the legal process, from claim inception to evaluating settlement options or through Trial. Regardless of your circumstances, our firm is here to help you.


    Schedule your initial consultation at(661) 771-3004 or fill out our online contact form to get started on your serious & willful misconduct claim today.


    Liability in Serious & Willful Misconduct Claims

    All employers are expected to provide their employees with a safe work environment. If an employer is found to have committed some extreme act of negligence they could be found guilty of committing a serious and willful misconduct.

    This could be by:

    • Disregarding safety regulations
    • Or intentionally allowing a hazard to exist

    Sometimes such acts can be intentional, though they could also be considered extreme acts of negligence. In any case, the actions of the employer must have violated a safety order or put employees in immediate or serious danger.

    How Much Can You be Rewarded in a Serious and Willful Settlement?

    If OSHA finds an employer guilty of serious and willful misconduct, it could result in fines for the employer and up to 50% more in compensation for the employee.

    Put 75 Years of Collective Legal Experience on Your Side

    Our workers’ compensation attorneys want to help you protect your interests. If you are facing a potential serious and willful misconduct matter, we want to protect your rights and will provide you with solid legal representation during this complicated time.


    Contact our firm today at (661) 771-3004 and find out how we can help with your serious and willful misconduct settlement.


     

    A Firm You
    Can Rely On

    • 19 Years of Experience in the Santa Clarita Valley in Your Corner

    • Attorneys Allen and Bridgeford Are Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California

    • Open Lines of Communication and Direct Attention from Our Dedicated Attorneys

    • Personalized Legal Care Where We Treat All Clients Like Family

    • We Take the Time to Listen to Your Needs During a Confidential Initial Assessment

    Client Testimonials

    • Very pleased with this Law Office

      “Very pleased with this Law Office for Workmans Comp representation. Work hard and not a dime out of pocket. Would highly recommend”

      Joel C.

    • They are exceptional at what they do.

      “I was a client for this law office a few years ago. I have nothing bad to say about Mr. Allen as well as Mr. Bridgeford. They are exceptional at what they do. I thank you all for helping when I needed it most!”

      Wendy G.

    • He is without a doubt the finest work comp attorney in So. CA

      “I had the good fortune to choose Mr. Bridgeford to handle my work comp case...Not only is he an EXTREMELY skilled lawyer who prevented the insurance company from doing various nasty things to me, but his caring, legal expertise & wonderful staff prevented all of it from happening and the outcome of the case was better than I ever could have hoped for...He is without a doubt the finest work comp attorney in So. CA and if you need a great one, then he's DEFINITELY the right man with the right staff for the job...Despite this being a very complex case with 4.5 years of litigation, they were always very attentive to my needs and most definitely saw that justice was done...I have heard many stories of work comp clients getting screwed over and Mark made sure that that did not happen in my case...You will not regret choosing him...I will be eternally grateful to Mark and the entire staff of Bridgeford Law...”

      David F.

    • At least this new year will be starting on a far better note than last year at this time.

      “At least this new year will be starting on a far better note than last year at this time. Thanks to your efforts this year at least my bills are paid, my medications are here, I'm not facing eviction and there's even plenty of food in case I get an appetite despite the pain. Thanks and have a great holiday!”

      Anonymous

    • The Bridgeford Law Office has gone above and beyond!

      “The Bridgeford Law Office has gone above and beyond! Mark and his team has worked hard on getting treatment for my injury. If a procedure was denied by the insurance company, Mark and Emily are ready to work on getting medical care approved. I highly recommend this office for anyone who has a work related injury. Thank you Bridgeford Law Office for taking care of my claim.”

      Jose V.

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    Meet Your Team

    • Mark K. Bridgeford
      Mark K. Bridgeford Founding Attorney
    • Gary W. Allen
      Gary W. Allen Senior Associate Attorney
    • Emily C. Peterson
      Emily C. Peterson Associate Attorney
    • Zachary Bridgeford
      Zachary Bridgeford Associate Attorney
    • Mark K. Bridgeford Founding Attorney
      Mark K. Bridgeford

      As the founder of The Bridgeford Law Office, Attorney Mark K. Bridgeford brings 40 years of experience to the table in the area of workers’ compensation law. Having established the firm in 1999, our founding attorney is well-versed in this complicated area of the law and is dedicated to helping employees and employers alike. He is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.

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    • Gary W. Allen Senior Associate Attorney
      Gary W. Allen

      Attorney Gary W. Allen is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and as such, has an in-depth knowledge of the law and how to apply it to cases involving a range of work injuries. As a Senior Associate Attorney, Mr. Allen often mentors junior attorneys and provides educational assistance to clients and staff in fields ranging from the claims process to the highly complex area of permanent disability ratings.

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    • Emily C. Peterson Associate Attorney
      Emily C. Peterson

      Attorney Emily C. Peterson is a devoted workers’ compensation lawyer, standing up for injured workers’ rights across the Greater Los Angeles area. She is also a proud member of the State Bar of California. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia and is devoted to using her knowledge in the best interests of all clients to the firm.

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    • Zachary Bridgeford Associate Attorney
      Zachary Bridgeford

      Attorney Zachary O. Bridgeford is the newest addition to The Bridgeford Law Office, APC. He attended California State University, Los Angeles where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 2014. Four years later, he received his Juris Doctorate from Glendale University College of Law where he graduated as the class Valedictorian. He became bar certified in California that same year and has been practicing law in the field of Workers’ Compensation at our firm ever since.

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