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707.452.9606
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727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Start your consultation today.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
We will be there every day, every step of the way.
We consult with you about your situation. It may be best to file right away. It may be best to wait a short time. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
We choose the very best language to describe your case in the initial applications and reports needed to start the process and get it moving quickly. While there are no “magic words” what you say to describe your case and how you say it shapes your entire claim. No one does this better than Hodson & Mullin.
We assist you when you need to deal with the Agency. There are forms that only you can complete. Your answers are very important, but they must be your answers. We can give you ideas about what to say and how to say it to help, not hinder, your claim.
We monitor your claim on a weekly basis to make sure it has not fallen through the cracks.
We deal directly with Disability Determination Services – the people who are making the important decisions during the initial stages of the claim. We will make sure that they have the right evidence at the right time.
We obtain the necessary medical records, doctors’ reports and other evidence you need for success.
If your claim is not approved at one of the early stages, we will prepare you and all of the evidence for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
There is no fee to consult with our Social Security lawyer either over the phone or in person to decide what is right for you. Hodson and Mullin will advance whatever costs are needed to get copies of medical records and reports. We expect you to re-pay the costs advanced whether you win or lose, but there is no attorney fee unless you are successful. We do not ask for a retainer to cover costs. If you are successful, the fee is a maximum of 25% of your back benefit – but there is a cap of $6000. The back benefit is different for each person so there is no set fee.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Peace of mind. This is your life, your future. You are ill, in pain and on very shaky financial ground. Right now, it takes all you’ve got to do the simple things that need to be done to get through the week. From the first Hello to the Final Handshake, we will take this burden off of you.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
It is impossible to answer this question. A great deal depends upon the type, the quality, quantity and speed with which medical documentation reaches the Social Security Agency from you. This is a more challenging process than people realize. The single biggest reason claims are wrongly denied is that the decision maker does not have all of the right facts. Many people try going it alone; they get denied initially and give up. Being in pain, having more bills than money, being alone while facing a big government agency are too much for most people. At Hodson and Mullin, our clients are never alone. We do not give up. We get the records. We talk with your doctors, your co-workers, your friends. We wrap up the evidence in a package the Social Security Agency needs to see. We take on the Agency so you can take care of your health and your family.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
There are two parts: Financial and Medical
Financial:
There are two basic Social Security programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) which is what it says: Insurance – if you have been working full time before you were disabled, you have probably paid enough through taxes to qualify financially, but every case is different. If you qualify, so do minor children you support. A typical benefit is $1,100 per month and additional amounts for minor children in your household who you support. If you win, you can get benefits as far back as a year before the date you first filed. But, every case is different.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides a very small amount of money (less than $850 per month) to people who live at or below the poverty level. If you win, you do get paid for the time you have been waiting to get your case heard.
Medical: There are five hurdles to Medical eligibility.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
You can file with no help from anyone or you can get help from friends and family or you can pay someone. There is no requirement that a person be a lawyer or be certified in order to help you file a claim for benefits. This is a highly technical process – like wiring a house or laying ceramic tile, anyone can do it and like anything, you get what you pay for. You may not need “a lawyer” but you do need someone who knows the law, who knows medicine and who knows how the claims process works.
We know how to use the right words to get your claim started the right way. We know how to get the right evidence to the right place at the right time. We know how to get your claim approved in the shortest amount of time.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
You can apply in three ways:
You do not need an attorney to apply. There is no fee to file a claim for benefits.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
If medically and financially qualified, a claimant will receive a very modest monthly cash payment and public medical assistance- first Medi-Cal; then Medicare. Ordinarily, one must wait until age 65 to receive Medicare; so this is the most important benefit for many people. Each person's benefit is calculated based upon his or her own earnings record. Every person's monthly benefit is different.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
At Hodson & Mullin, we know disabled people need help. Faced with a possible lifetime of great physical pain and a frightening financial future, many are so overwhelmed they don't know where to turn. At Hodson & Mullin we not only understand, we effectively steer our eligible clients through the Social Security Disability application and appeal processes, with countless successful cases over the decades.
At our firm, a highly experienced legal assistant will spend a great deal of time working with you and gathering records and information to perfect your claim, but your legal questions will be answered by an experienced attorney.
We are registered with the Social Security Administration and when necessary, we appear at actual hearings throughout Northern California to present our clients’ cases effectively, with an eye toward the most favorable outcomes.
Most of our experienced legal assistants are fluent in both English and Spanish, so language is never a barrier to obtaining results.
We are happy to meet with you for an initial consultation without charge to you, and you incur no costs at all unless and until your case is resolved and you receive a settlement or benefits.
Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Hodson & Mullin’s Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability practice areas are overseen by founding partner, Samuel C. Mullin III, CWCS. Mr. Mullin is Certified a Workers Compensation Specialist by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and has repeatedly been named a Northern California “Super Lawyer.” In years past, Mr. Mullin served as Assistant Suisun City Attorney, as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Air Force, and he is a retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Judge Advocate colonel.
Social Security Disability and California Workers’ Compensation laws are very complex and easily confusing, and frequent changes in the law can make navigating through the claims processes even more difficult. At Hodson & Mullin, our clients are informed of their legal rights regardless whether they have suffered an industrial injury in California, are seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, or both.
While adjusters work for insurance companies, Hodson & Mullin works for you! – our injured and disabled clients. We ensure you know the rights and benefits applicable to your case, such as medical treatment for job related injuries or illnesses, physical therapy, lifetime medical care options, vocational rehabilitation, temporary and permanent disability payments, death benefits and settlements, depending on the extent of the injury and other factors.
Make no mistake – the Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability processes can be agonizingly slow, as can the course of medical treatment. Hodson & Mullin’s attorneys and staff advocate zealously on each clients’ behalf with Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, and if necessary, before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. In some cases, Hodson & Mullin also pursues personal injury or other third party cases on behalf of injured Workers’ Compensation clients. We have a track record of integrity in helping our clients get the best settlement they are able to under the law. Hodson & Mullin is Solano County’s largest and busiest Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability firm. Our attorneys and staff have the knowledge and expertise to handle even the most severe cases toward successful resolution.
Hodson & Mullin has been a trusted presence in Solano County for more thana quarter century. Our firm prides itself on its commitment to staying abreast of recent changes and current developments in the law through extensive continuing legal education, to ensure every client has excellent, highly capable representation. Most of our Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability staff members are Spanish-speaking, and most of our business is the result of referrals from former clients.
Put our experience to work for you. Start your consultation today.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Hodson & Mullin is conveniently located in Vacaville and Fairfield. Contact us today for a consultation so that we can best assist you.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Receptionist, Fairfield Office Ms. Zavala is the smiling face you first see when you arrive at our Fairfield office. She enjoys her work and is always eager to learn more. She is the third of five siblings. She enjoys cooking and trying different types of food, going to concerts and outdoor activities.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Receptionist, Vacaville Office Ms. DeAnda has been with Hodson & Mullin for three years, and in the legal field for 17 years. She answers phones, greets clients, and is an overall assistant to anything else that is needed in the office. She is a very dedicated and professional individual. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Workers’ Compensation Irma Gomez is the heart and soul of the Workers’ Compensation division at Hodson & Mullin. She has dedicated more than a decade to helping injured workers. Because of the unique relationship between Workers Compensation and Social Security claims, Irma is a valuable resource.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Legal Assistant/Calendar Clerk – Workers’ Compensation Ms. Gottschall has been with the firm since 2004. She came to the firm as a legal assistant for the workers’ compensation attorneys. She has now taken on the role as calendar clerk for all workers’ compensation attorneys in the firm. Due to her compassion and dedication, she is a huge asset to the firm. She spends her spare time on the soccer field with her youngest daughter. She also enjoys time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Legal Assistant – Workers’ Compensation Ms. Garcia has been with the firm since February 2014. She speaks Spanish, and works closely with Spanish speaking clients. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Legal Assistant – Workers’ Compensation Mr. Martinez has been with the firm for two years. He has resided in Fairfield for most of his life, and has worked in many different fields. He is a very hard worker, and does everything he can to make sure his clients get the attention they deserve. He is currently pursuing a degree in forensic accounting. He is very family oriented, as he is one of five brothers. When not working, he can be found snowboarding, hiking, or other outdoor activities.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Attorney, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability
Experience
Reema Simjee was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She immigrated to San Francisco in 1989 with her brother and her parents. Reema grew up in Northern California and graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Political Science and Sociology in 2004. Reema attended Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, MI and earned her JD 2011.
Reema is a well-rounded attorney who has experience in both Workers’ Compensation as well as Social Security Disability. Reema joined the team at Hodson & Mullin in 2017. Prior to joining the Hodson & Mullin team, Reema has worked at various workers’ compensation firms.
Reema currently works out of the Vacaville, CA office of Hodson & Mullin. She loves being a mother to a rambunctious boy, traveling, reading, and really enjoys going to the movies and exploring new restaurants with her husband.
Practice Areas
Workers’ Compensation Social Security Disability
Contact
Phone: (707) 452-9606 Fax: (707) 452-9607 Email: rsimjee@hodsonandmullin.com
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Attorney, Workers’ Compensation/Social Security/Disability
Experience
David Flores-Workman is a native of California born and raised in Northern California. He served in active duty in the Air Force and was also later an officer in the Navy. Mr. Workman received his undergraduate degree at California State University Chico and obtained his law degree from University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. He has taught Business Law at Solano Community College and served with the Sacramento Public Defenders office. He is also admitted to the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. Mr. Workman was formerly with Hanna, Brophy, McLean, Macaleer and Jensen.
Affiliations
Mr. Workman is a member of the California State Bar and the Solano County Bar Association.
Mr. Workman is a proud father of two beautiful children and is very active in their school and extracurricular activities. He enjoys time with his family and loves to travel and read.
Practice Areas
Workers’ Compensation Social Security / Disability
Contact
Phone: (707) 452-9606 Fax: (707) 452-9607
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Hodson & Mullin has been a preeminent Family Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability firm in Solano County for more than 25 years…
Hodson & Mullin has been a preeminent Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury firm in Solano County for more than 25 years and has been recognized as Law Firm of the Year by the Solano County Bar Association and readers of the Vacaville Reporter. The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization has designated our principals as Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law. We are perennially named among Northern California’s Super Lawyers.
Ours is the only AV-Preeminent rated Workers’ Compensation Law Firm in Solano County, rated by the Martindale-Hubbell and FindLaw ™ directory.
We offer our clients professional legal representation and services in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury cases. Our staff of attorneys, and our friendly paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative assistants all work hard to ensure the best results for our clients in and out of the courtroom.
We are able to negotiate settlements in the vast majority of our cases, but when litigation is necessary, our principals and associates have the trial experience and level of expertise necessary for effective representation in court. We are one of the few law firms in the North Bay area with Certified Specialists whose staff provides services to Spanish-speaking clients, and with three retired military officers among our lawyers, our own personal military service uniquely positions us to assist military clients.
The Hodson & Mullin firm’s mission is to put clients first, with the goal of minimizing the stress of resolving legal matters. Put our expertise to work for you.
VACAVILLE OFFICE
601 Buck Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
707.452.9606
FAIRFIELD OFFICE
727 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.421.7800
Hodson & Mullin’s Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability practice areas are overseen by founding partner, Samuel C. Mullin III, CWCS. Mr. Mullin is Certified a Workers Compensation Specialist by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and has repeatedly been named a Northern California “Super Lawyer.” In years past, Mr. Mullin served as Assistant Suisun City Attorney, as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Air Force, and he is a retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Judge Advocate colonel.
Social Security Disability and California Workers’ Compensation laws are very complex and easily confusing, and frequent changes in the law can make navigating through the claims processes even more difficult. At Hodson & Mullin, our clients are informed of their legal rights regardless whether they have suffered an industrial injury in California, are seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, or both.
While adjusters work for insurance companies, Hodson & Mullin works for you! – our injured and disabled clients. We ensure you know the rights and benefits applicable to your case, such as medical treatment for job related injuries or illnesses, physical therapy, lifetime medical care options, vocational rehabilitation, temporary and permanent disability payments, death benefits and settlements, depending on the extent of the injury and other factors.
Make no mistake – the Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability processes can be agonizingly slow, as can the course of medical treatment. Hodson & Mullin’s attorneys and staff advocate zealously on each clients’ behalf with Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, and if necessary, before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. In some cases, Hodson & Mullin also pursues personal injury or other third party cases on behalf of injured Workers’ Compensation clients. We have a track record of integrity in helping our clients get the best settlement they are able to under the law. Hodson & Mullin is Solano County’s largest and busiest Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability firm. Our attorneys and staff have the knowledge and expertise to handle even the most severe cases toward successful resolution.
Hodson & Mullin has been a trusted presence in Solano County for more thana quarter century. Our firm prides itself on its commitment to staying abreast of recent changes and current developments in the law through extensive continuing legal education, to ensure every client has excellent, highly capable representation. Most of our Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability staff members are Spanish-speaking, and most of our business is the result of referrals from former clients.
Put our experience to work for you. Start your consultation today.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people who have limited income and few resources. SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well as people of any age, including children, who are blind or have disabilities.
To qualify for SSI, you must also have little or no income and few resources. The value of the things you own must be less than $2,000 if you’re single or less than $3,000 for married couples living together. We don’t count the value of your home if you live in it, and, usually, we don’t count the value of your car. We may not count the value of certain other resources either, such as a burial plot.
To get SSI, you must also apply for any other government benefits for which you may be eligible. You must live in the United States or the Northern Mariana Islands to get SSI. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, but you lawfully reside in the United States, you may still be able to get SSI. For more information, read Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Non-Citizens (Publication No. 05-11051).
The state of California adds money to the federal payment. The single payment you get at the beginning of each month includes both the federal SSI payment and your supplement from California.
Hodson & Mullin Attorneys at Law can assist you and simplify the process for success!
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Hodson & Mullin has been a preeminent Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury firm in Solano County for more than 25 years and has been recognized as Law Firm of the Year by the Solano County Bar Association and readers of the Vacaville Reporter. The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization has designated our principals as Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law. We are perennially named among Northern California’s Super Lawyers.
Ours is the only AV-Preeminent rated Workers’ Compensation Law Firm in Solano County, rated by the Martindale-Hubbell and FindLaw ™ directory.
We offer our clients professional legal representation and services in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury cases. Our staff of attorneys, and our friendly paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative assistants all work hard to ensure the best results for our clients in and out of the courtroom.
We are able to negotiate settlements in the vast majority of our cases, but when litigation is necessary, our principals and associates have the trial experience and level of expertise necessary for effective representation in court. We are one of the few law firms in the North Bay area with Certified Specialists whose staff provides services to Spanish-speaking clients, and with three retired military officers among our lawyers, our own personal military service uniquely positions us to assist military clients.
The Hodson & Mullin firm’s mission is to put clients first, with the goal of minimizing the stress of resolving legal matters. Put our expertise to work for you.
All states set limits on the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit in civil court after you've suffered some type of harm. This kind of law is called a statute of limitations, and there are different deadlines depending on the kind of case you're filing.
In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases gives an injured person two years from the date of the injury to go to court and file a lawsuit against those who could be at fault. Basically, if you fail to file a personal injury lawsuit within this two-year period, the court will likely refuse to hear your case at any time in the future, and your right to compensation will be lost. There are special situations that might extend the deadline or affect when the statute of limitations "clock" starts to run.
The California statute of limitations for personal injury cases can be found at California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.
Claims against a city, county or California state government agency. There is a time limit of six months to file an injury claim against a government entity, and claimants must adhere to a strict set of procedural rules. (California Government Code section 911.2.) Learn more about injury claims against a government entity.
In many states, dog owners are protected (to some degree) from injury liability the first time their dog injures someone if they had no reason to believe the dog was dangerous. This is often called a "one bite" rule. In California however, a specific statute (California Civil Code section 3342) makes the owner "strictly liable", meaning the dog owner is legally responsible in most situations where their dog bites someone, and no amount of fault or negligence needs to be shown. Specifically, the statute reads:
"The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness."
Personal injuries include every variety of injury to a person's body, emotions, or reputation, as contradistinguished from injury to property rights.
Grounds
There are three grounds on which personal injury claims can be brought:
Negligence is the most common basis for personal injury claims. The basis for liability under negligence stems from an individual’s failures to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances. For example, a hunter who carelessly shoots his gun towards other people.
Strict Liability holds a defendant liable for committing an action, regardless of what his/her intent or mental state was when committing the action. For example, if an injury occurs as a result of a defect in a product, the manufacturer is responsible for that injury even though they did not act negligently or intend for their product to cause harm.
Intentional Wrongs result from an intentional act of the defendant. Common intentional torts are battery, assault, false imprisonment, trespass to land, trespass to chattels, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
If you've been injured and need answers regarding compensation, call Hodson & Mullin, Attorneys At Law. We have the experience to help you when you need it.
Call us at 707-421-7800 or visit our website at HodsonandMullin.com
At Hodson & Mullin, we know disabled people need help. Faced with a possible lifetime of great physical pain and a frightening financial future, many are so overwhelmed they don't know where to turn. At Hodson & Mullin we not only understand, we effectively steer our eligible clients through the Social Security Disability application and appeal processes, with countless successful cases over the decades.
At our firm, a highly experienced legal assistant will spend a great deal of time working with you and gathering records and information to perfect your claim, but your legal questions will be answered by an experienced attorney.
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If you get hurt at work, you are traditionally covered by workers' compensation insurance. There are, however, some things that you have to do to ensure that the medical bills are paid by your insurance plan instead of out of your pocket. In some cases, you may need to enlist the help of a workers' compensation attorney, who specializes in these types of proceedings.
Understanding the Process
To know when to get help, you must first understand what types of injuries are eligible for coverage. The injury must occur while on the job during regular or overtime duties. If it occurs during lunch or regular breaks, it is not always covered because you are not supposed to be working during those times. The impairment must be something that is related to your job performance.
In order for insurance to cover cumulative injuries, such as carpal tunnel or back injuries due to sitting or standing, they must be filed in a timely manner. These injuries are hard to prove just based on an x-ray or a medical exam. Unless there is accurate medical documentation, some companies treat these complaints as suspect. Employees then have a harder time getting the company to take care of any medical bills.
In order to increase your chances of approval, you do not want to wait to file a claim. Filing early, however, does not guarantee that you will be approved for compensation. If you are denied, you can appeal the decision and this is where a qualified workers' compensation attorney is your best ally.
Meeting with your lawyer
When you meet with your lawyer you need to explain the circumstances of your injury. Explain all the steps that you took to have the injury documented. You should also tell them how soon you filed and provided copies of all documentation.
At this time, he or she will give you information on your options. You may end up in court or there could be a negotiation set up between you and the business's insurance company. Your lawyer will be with you for any of the proceedings.
Some employers do not carry the recommended insurance to help cover costs in the event of workplace injury. If this is the case, your workers' compensation attorney can help you negotiate a settlement in which your employer will reimburse you for medical expenses related to the injury. There are times this may go to court and end with you suing for a settlement. The entire process is different as there may be no formal documentation filed with your employer.
Workers' compensation attorneys can also help if you have been fired due to an injury. Workplace injuries cannot be the reason for being let go and you can sue for wrongful termination. While you most likely get your job back, you can be compensated for lost wages until such time as you can obtain a new job.
Because laws vary from state to state it may be in your best interest to contact a workers' compensation attorney before you submit any paperwork to ensure that it is correctly completed. This helps ensure that the application for insurance reimbursement is approved and avoids a long legal proceeding.
