Practice Area
Workplace & Third-Party Injury Lawyer
A workplace injury may involve more than workers’ compensation. When someone other than your employer is at fault, you may be entitled to far more.
40+ Years
Of personal injury experience
Insider
Former insurance defense attorney
Direct
You work with John, not a case manager
$0 Upfront
No fee unless we win
Bilingual
Se habla español
Statewide
Representing clients across California
Workers’ Comp Rarely Covers Everything
In California, workers’ compensation is generally the only remedy against your employer for an on-the-job injury. But workers’ comp does not pay for pain and suffering, and its benefits rarely cover the full cost of a serious injury.
When someone other than your employer contributed to your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim against that third party, in addition to your workers’ compensation benefits. John investigates every workplace injury to find those claims.
Who May Be Responsible
- Negligent drivers who hit you while you were working
- General contractors and subcontractors on a job site
- Property owners and managers
- Manufacturers of defective machinery, tools, or safety equipment
- Equipment rental and maintenance companies
Workplace Injuries We Investigate
- Construction site falls, scaffolding, and ladder failures
- Crane and heavy equipment accidents
- On-the-job car and truck crashes
- Defective machinery and product failures
- Electrocutions and burns
What a Third-Party Claim Can Add
- Pain and suffering, which workers’ comp does not provide
- Full lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
- Future medical care and life-care costs
The JVB Law Firm has recovered significant results in third-party cases, including a $3,000,000 recovery in a crane accident case.
FAQ
Workplace Injury Questions
Can I sue my employer for a work injury?
Generally, no. In California, workers’ compensation is usually the only remedy against your employer, with limited exceptions. But you may be able to sue a negligent third party.
Will a third-party claim affect my workers’ comp benefits?
You can receive workers’ comp and pursue a third-party claim at the same time. The workers’ comp carrier may seek reimbursement from the third-party recovery, which we account for in your case.
Who counts as a third party?
Anyone other than your employer or a co-worker, such as a negligent driver, a general contractor or subcontractor, a property owner, or the manufacturer of defective equipment.
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Speak Directly with John
No fee unless we win. No obligation.
- 40+ years of personal injury experience
- Former insurance defense attorney
- John personally handles your case
- Serving all of California, in English and Spanish
Why The JVB Law Firm
What Sets Our Firm Apart
01
John Handles Your Case
At many firms, your file is passed to a case manager. Here, John personally reviews the evidence, talks with you, and makes the decisions on your case.
02
We Know the Other Side
John spent years defending insurance companies. He knows how adjusters value claims and the tactics they use to pay less, and he plans for them from day one.
03
Bilingual, No Upfront Cost
We serve clients in English and Spanish across California. You pay nothing upfront, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
John’s Advantage
Insider Experience Most Law Firms Can’t Match
For decades, John defended insurance companies. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for the people they tried to underpay.
Most injury lawyers know how to file a claim. John knows how insurance companies try to defeat one. With 40+ years of experience and rare insurance-defense insight, John understands how insurers evaluate injuries, minimize losses, and pressure victims before they know the true value of their case.
For catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, that insight can make the difference between a quick low offer and a fight for full, fair compensation. And at The JVB Law Firm, John personally handles your case.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“I have not found a firm in California where the ATTORNEY HIMSELF handles your case, and that’s what initially drew me to work with him… Thank you John for always having my back.”
Luis Reina
Google Review
★★★★★
“I am forever grateful!!! My daughter was a victim of a hit and run. John helped her efficiently and effectively. If you’re looking for a great firm this is it!! Thank you!!”
Yadira Campos
Google Review
★★★★★
“Having worked with numerous personal injury attorneys and law firms over the years, I can confidently say that John and his team stand out for their professionalism, communication, and commitment to their clients.”
Heather Padilla
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