Workers’ compensation coverage usually takes care of lost earnings and medical expenses for employees who were hurt on the job in cases of workplace incivility. 

But what if you’re not eligible or your claim is denied? What if you don’t work there? Can individuals still pursue compensation or is the business owner not considered at fault? 

Here’s what you should know and how to obtain legal aid when you or someone you love has been injured at a place of work. 

Defining Workplace Violence

Violence in the workplace is usually seen as severe, for example, physical assault like hitting or kicking, or sexual assault. And it’s usually thought to be only between employees. But it’s all too easy for intimidation, “innocuous” threats, or sexual harassment to turn into real attack. Consumers, guests, or other patrons, as well as other non-employee third parties, may also become involved in the situation.

Are Employers Responsible? 

Employers are required by law to protect individuals in their workplace from injury by taking appropriate action to ensure their safety, regardless of whether they are or are not an employee. Many organizations go to great lengths to ensure the safety of their staff and customers.

Other businesses, on the other hand, may fail to take proper precautions to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel and visitors. An employer may be held liable if it can be demonstrated that they neglected to take precautions to protect people when they should have.

Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation 

If an employee is hurt due to workplace violence, workers’ compensation insurance normally applies; however, that isn’t always true, and some hurt workers may not be deemed eligible. Compensation will probably be withheld if it can be demonstrated that the injured workers instigated or otherwise provoked a violent incident. However, a personal injury lawsuit may still be successful.

Reach Out to a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Now

If you, a family member, or even a friend were injured as a result of workplace incivility, you need to take action as quickly as possible to secure financial compensation. Even if you’re not an employee, a successful lawsuit can provide financial and medical benefits.

Contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Lewin Law Group today by dialing 888.603.0201. Serving all of metro LA and California.