Falls are one of the most common — and dangerous — causes of workplace injuries. From construction sites to office stairwells, a sudden fall can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal trauma, broken bones, or even death.
If you’ve suffered a fall at work in California, you’re likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits — but don’t expect the insurance company to make it easy.
At Employees First Labor Law (EFLL), we help injured workers secure full compensation for serious falls, including those that cause head trauma, memory loss, and long-term disability.
🔹 Common Workplace Fall Scenarios
Workplace falls can happen in almost any industry, but some of the most common include:
- Falling off ladders, scaffolding, or roofs (construction & maintenance)
- Slipping on wet floors or loose cables (retail, warehouses, offices)
- Tripping on uneven surfaces or unsecured rugs
- Falling down stairs with poor lighting or broken handrails
- Being pushed or knocked over during workplace altercations
If your fall occurred while performing job duties or on work property, you’re likely eligible for workers’ comp — even if you were partially at fault.
🔹 Head Trauma: What You Should Watch For
A fall can cause more than just bruises or sprains — it may lead to traumatic brain injury, even without visible bleeding.
Warning signs include:
- Dizziness or nausea
- Headaches or pressure in the skull
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Confusion or memory loss
- Personality changes or depression
- Loss of consciousness
📌 Important: Symptoms may not show up immediately. Always report your injury and seek medical evaluation, especially if your head was impacted.
🔹 Workers’ Comp Benefits for Falls and Head Injuries
If your claim is approved, you may receive:
- Medical treatment – Including emergency care, neurologists, scans, rehab, and therapy
- Temporary disability payments – If you can’t work while recovering
- Permanent disability benefits – For long-term impairment or cognitive loss
- Supplemental job displacement benefits – If you need retraining
- Death benefits – For families of workers killed in a fall
However, insurers often dispute the extent of injury, especially in TBI cases with subtle symptoms. They may try to claim:
- You were “clumsy” or careless
- It was a pre-existing condition
- The injury wasn’t serious
- You can still return to work
🔹 Why Choose EFLL for Fall & Head Trauma Claims?
At Employees First Labor Law, we’ve represented injured workers in some of the most serious fall-related cases across California. Our legal team:
- Connects clients with qualified neurologists and head injury specialists
- Challenges biased QME and AME reports
- Proves the full impact of cognitive and psychological symptoms
- Secures maximum disability payouts — including lifetime awards
- Handles third-party lawsuits if your fall was caused by someone other than your employer (e.g., subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers)
Because EFLL has both a top-rated workers’ comp team and a high-level civil litigation department, we’re able to pursue all available legal avenues to maximize your compensation.
✅ Don’t Let a Fall Destroy Your Future
You deserve more than a rushed evaluation and a denied claim. If you suffered a head injury from a workplace fall, let us help you get the medical care, lost wages, and long-term protection you’re entitled to.
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