Death in the Workplace
Death in The Workplace
Are employers liable for accidental deaths in the workplace on on the job?
Under California's Workers' Compensation Act, employers are liable for workers' death benefits only for employees injured in the course of employment (Cal Lab Code § 3600). Employees are any workers under a contract of hire with the employer other than independent contractors. Generally, in workplace injuries or death, the presumption is in favor of employee status, and the burden is on the party seeking to avoid liability to prove independent contractor status. The Legislature has specifically mandated that the statutes be liberally interpreted in favor of coverage for employees injured in the course of employment...
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Mr. Rapillo is a member of the California State Bar and the Central and Southern Districts of the United States Federal District Courts, and member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of California, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Mr. Rapillo is former Vice President and Board member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.
His Orange County personal injury law practice is dedicated to representing the rights of accident and injury victims and helping them to recover from their losses. Read Attorney John Rapillo's profile
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