Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

My name is Tom Johnson. I am a former law professor and I have practiced law in the field of workers compensation for over 25 years. I represent working people that are injured on the job. I believe everything should be explained thoroughly and in understandable terms.

Getting injured on the job can be a scary and life-altering event. Getting your worker’s compensation benefits can be a complicated process to get through that requires excellent representation.

Through my education and experience, I strive to make a difference in the lives of my clients by leveling the playing field against the powerful insurance companies who profit by denying benefits to injured people.

Tom R. Johnson Attorney

 

(916) 922-9902


 

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Tom R Johnson, formerly, Anderson & Johnson, is committed to working around the clock in order to produce the best case possible. We are always available to answer any questions or concerns.

Expert Lawyers

Tom R Johnson has 25 years of experience in representing injured and disabled workers and is a former law professor who taught a course in workers compensation.

Millions Recovered for Our Clients

We have helped thousands of injured workers, accident victims, and persons with disabilities obtain medical and income benefits from insurance companies, self-insured employers, and state and federal disability programs.

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Who We Are

We help injured workers receive all the benefits they are entitled to as a result of their work injuries. It is not your fault you were injured on the job and you have a right to be treated fairly by your employer and their insurance company. As an injured worker, you are entitled to receive all of the medical treatment reasonably necessary for a full recovery.

If necessary you are also entitled to future care. While you miss time from work pursuant to your doctor’s orders you are entitled to temporary disability compensation. If you suffer permanent impairment you will receive permanent disability benefits based on the rating of disability. Last, if you are unable to return to your job you may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation. This webpage has general information about what to expect on your case.

Return To Work Supplement Program

All injured workers whose injuries occurred in 2013 or later whose injury results in permanent disability that prevents them from returning to their date of injury job are entitled to a $5,000.00 payment from the state of California. Information on how to apply for the payment can be found at http://www.dir.ca.gov/RTWSP/RTWSP.html.

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Reviews From Satisfied Customers

“Tom Johnson at the Law Office of Anderson & Johnson was very professional and answered every question that I had concerning my case. I felt well informed regarding the process of my case and was very happy with the result of my worker’s compensation claim. I was very satisfied with Anderson & Johnson and will…

REVIEW OF SATISFIED CUSTOMER

“I would like to thank Tom Johnson and his staff for doing a great job on my case. I would definitely hire you and your staff in the future if I need anything. I would also refer a friend or family member. Thank you again!

M.S.

“I would like to say thank you to both Tom and your staff for your help in this matter. I have heard horror stories from others who have gone through this process either by themselves or with a bad attorney. My experience with your help was nothing short of fantastic. Thank you.”

G.S.

“Thank you so much for all your help. I wouldn’t know what to do if you weren’t helping me.”

R.B.

Five Steps of a Worker’s Compensation Claim

1. Filing the claim Your employer should immediately provide you a claim form when you are injured. If not we can file it for you.  Once the form is filed you are entitled  to benefits unless and until the claim is denied.
2. Medical Care. Medical care is highly regulated in worker’s compensation. There are complicated processes with short deadlines for requesting care and appealing denials. There are panels of doctors that you are forced to choose from, and who you choose can affect your significantly affect your case.
3. Temporary Compensation If your employer does not put you on modified work when you are physically restricted from our job you are entitled to temporary compensation which is 2/3 of your weekly wages up to 104 weeks or until you are declared stationary by your doctor.
4. Permanent Compensation Impairment is based on the American Medical Association Guidelines to Permanent Disability. The disability percentage adjust the impairment based on future earning loss estimates and variables based on your occupation and age, taking into account the apportionment to non-industrial causes of your impairment. This benefit is typically paid out over a period of time at 2/3 of your wages capped at $290.00 per week.
5. Settling the Claim We settle cases with lifetime medical care awards and without.  Achieving the highest value of a claim requires extensive research and experience.  Careful drafting is necessary to avoid undue effects on other benefits you are entitled to like Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare.

1. Filing the Claim

Your employer should immediately provide you a claim form when you are injured. If not we can file it for you.  Once the form is filed, you are entitled to benefits unless and until the claim is denied.

2. Medical Care

Medical care is highly regulated in worker’s compensation. There are complicated processes with short deadlines for requesting care and appealing denials. There are panels of doctors that you are forced to choose from, and who you choose can affect your significantly affect your case.

3. Temporary Compensation

If your employer does not put you on modified work when you are physically restricted from our job you are entitled to temporary compensation which is 2/3 of your weekly wages up to 104 weeks or until you are declared stationary by your doctor.

4. Permanent Compensation

Impairment is based on the American Medical Association Guidelines to Permanent Disability. The disability percentage adjust the impairment based on future earning loss estimates and variables based on your occupation and age

5. Settling the Claim

We settle cases with lifetime medical care awards and without.  Achieving the highest value of a claim requires extensive research and experience.  Careful drafting is necessary to avoid undue effects on other benefits you are entitled to like Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare.

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