What To Do When You've Been Injured At Work

Your job is not just something you work hard at but something that is important to your livelihood. That’s why a workplace injury can be so devastating—missed time at work can mean missed paychecks and expensive medical bills.

Enter workers’ compensation. Designed (in many cases) to be the exclusive remedy for injuries that happen on the job, each state is different when it comes to filing claims and collecting these important benefits. The workers’ compensation system can sometimes be complicated with very specific procedural requirements before your claim will be accepted.

For that reason and many others, working with a workers’ compensation attorney can help make sure you get approved for these important benefits.

What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

Learn about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
and the two rules to receive it.

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. 

Meet Reema Simjee

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

Meet David Flores-Workman

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

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VACAVILLE OFFICE

601 Buck Avenue

Vacaville, CA 95688

707.452.9606

FAIRFIELD OFFICE

727 Texas Street

Fairfield, CA 94533

707.421.7800

Meet Samuel C. Mullin

Attorney, Workers’ Compensation/Personal Injury, Social Security/Disability

Experience

Firm Partner, Samuel C. Mullin, III, was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Grove City College and his law degree from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio where he received the honor of Order of the Curia. Mr. Mullin has served as a Federal Prosecutor in the U.S. Air Force and as Assistant City Attorney for Suisun City. He has been certified as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and has repeatedly been designated a California Super Lawyer. Mr. Mullin also served as a Judge Advocate in the Air Force and continues to serve as a Colonel with the Air Force Reserve.

Affiliations

Mr. Mullin is a member of the California State Bar Association, the Solano County Bar Association and the California Applicants Attorneys Association. He enjoys time with his family, is very active in his church, and can be found on the golf course on those rare occasions when he has some free time.

Practice Areas

Workers’ Compensation Personal Injury Social Security / Disability

Contact

Phone: (707) 452-9606 Fax: (707) 452-9607 Email: smullin@hodsonandmullin.com

What Is An Affidavit

An affidavit is basically a legal document, which is written legal document about certain facts or events. The document sets forth a list of facts or descriptions of situations that the person swears to be true.

Contact Us: Vacaville 707.452.9606 | 707.421.7800

What Is Workers' Comp Insurance?

 Insurance Laws & Help : Workers' Comp Insurance

What Kind Of Lawyer Do I Need

Litigation injury attorneys are skilled in handling a wide variety of cases when you've been wronged or need to protect your rights. There are many, many laws that may apply to your situation, both on the state and federal level -- and a litigation attorney can explain them to you. So, if you're not sure what kind of lawyer you need, it's ok! Most times, a general litigation attorney can help you with your legal problem.

Call Us: Vacaville 707.452.9606 | Fairfield 707.421.7800

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