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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 by calling (661) 771-3004 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

  • I would recommend Mark and his staff to anyone in need.

    “I was referred to Mark by a friend and after our consultation, I knew he had my best interest in mind. He fought for me and we were awarded a more than fair settlement. I would recommend Mark and his staff to anyone in need. A very good group of people”

    Mason U.

  • 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.

  • 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. Thanks!”

    Anonymous

  • 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.

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