{"id":107662,"date":"2025-09-30T21:51:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T21:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/?p=107662"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:38:37","slug":"slip-and-fall-at-work-settlements-who-pays-you-after-a-workplace-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/slip-and-fall-at-work-settlements-who-pays-you-after-a-workplace-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Acuerdos por Resbalones y Ca\u00eddas en el Trabajo: \u00bfQui\u00e9n le Paga Despu\u00e9s de un Accidente Laboral?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/slip-and-fall-at-work-settlements-who-pays-you-after-a-workplace-accident\/\" class=\"current\">Slip and Fall at Work Settlements: Who Pays You After a Workplace Accident?<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Slip and Fall at Work Settlements: Who Pays You After a Workplace Accident?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/slip-and-fall-at-work-settlements-who-pays-you-after-a-workplace-accident\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slip and Fall at Work Settlements: Who Pays You After a Workplace Accident?<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=premises-liability\" rel=\"nofollow\">Premises Liability<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/learning-hub\/?_topics=know-your-rights\" rel=\"nofollow\">Know Your Rights<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 9 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>September 30, 2025<\/span><span>Briana Seftel<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/worker-injured-industrial-site.jpg\" alt=\"Man laying on floor of industrial site holding his leg in pain\" class=\"wp-image-107663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/worker-injured-industrial-site.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/worker-injured-industrial-site-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/worker-injured-industrial-site-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/worker-injured-industrial-site-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/worker-injured-industrial-site-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:8002010265\">800-201-0265<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Slip and fall accidents are one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/slip-and-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leading causes of serious injuries<\/a> and death in the workplace. And in California, that number (on average) is much higher as compared to the rest of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sad reality is that when these injuries do happen, victims usually don\u2019t get what they\u2019re entitled to. Insurance companies tend to offer lowball settlements, and most people just accept them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet what most injured workers don&#8217;t realize is that a slip and fall at work might entitle you to compensation from multiple sources\u2014not just workers&#8217; comp. We&#8217;re talking about third-party claims that could significantly increase your recovery. But the system isn&#8217;t designed to tell you this.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Reality of Workplace Falls (And Why They Matter More Than You Think)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace slip and fall accidents aren&#8217;t minor incidents. They cause<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/iif\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 450,540 injuries and 865 deaths every year<\/a> and generate $11 billion in annual costs. That&#8217;s 20% of all workplace injury expenses. They&#8217;re the primary cause of lost workdays, ranking third among all employer-related workplace injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In California specifically, the numbers tell a stark story. Workers&#8217; compensation settlements average $21,800, though most fall between $2,000 and $60,000. <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/the-fine-print\/slip-and-fall-settlements-average-payout-how-to-win-in-california\/\">Slip and fall specific settlements can range between $15,000 and $45,0000<\/a>, while serious injuries can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Workplace Environments Where Slip and Falls Occur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/construction-worker-yellow-hardhat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Construction worker in a yellow hardhat and safety glasses inspecting a board of wood.\" class=\"wp-image-107665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/construction-worker-yellow-hardhat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/construction-worker-yellow-hardhat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/construction-worker-yellow-hardhat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/construction-worker-yellow-hardhat-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/construction-worker-yellow-hardhat.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your workplace shapes your risk profile in ways you might not expect. Each environment creates unique hazards that affect both your likelihood of falling and your potential compensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Construction Site Slip and Fall Hazards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction workers face the highest risk of any industry. They account for<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cdc.gov\/niosh-science-blog\/2024\/05\/01\/falls-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 47.4% of all fatal workplace falls<\/a> despite representing a much smaller portion of the overall workforce. The construction industry <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">accounts for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/ted\/2024\/a-look-at-falls-slips-and-trips-in-the-construction-industry.htm\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;38.4% of all workplace deaths resulting from<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/ted\/2024\/a-look-at-falls-slips-and-trips-in-the-construction-industry.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> falls, slips, and trips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These numbers represent workers falling from scaffolding, slipping on wet concrete, and tripping over equipment. The multi-employer nature of construction sites creates complex liability situations \u2013 and often, better compensation opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Restaurant and Food Service Industry Accidents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The food service industry presents its own nightmare scenario.<a href=\"https:\/\/handitreads.com\/the-importance-of-slip-and-fall-prevention-in-commercial-and-retail-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Over 3 million food service employees<\/a> get injured annually from slip and fall accidents. Grease on kitchen floors. Water tracked in from dishwashing stations. The constant rush during peak hours that makes careful movement impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These accidents cost the industry over $2 billion annually, with costs increasing 10% each year. For workers, this means employers and insurers are increasingly aggressive about limiting payouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Healthcare Facilities and Hospital Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthcare workers face unique and constant dangers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/iif\/state-data.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California hospitals alone recorded 21,500 injuries<\/a>, with nearly 13,000 thousand requiring time off and nearly 60% of injured healthcare workers missing shifts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthcare workers navigate a minefield of hazards. From freshly mopped patient rooms to spilled medications to the need to move quickly during emergencies, they&#8217;re constantly at risk, often while trying to help others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Office Building and Corporate Space Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t assume office work means safety. Cluttered walkways, worn carpeting, and poorly maintained stairwells can create serious hazards. Office workers might not expect workplace injuries, which often means they&#8217;re unprepared when accidents happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Retail and Grocery Store Slip and Fall Accidents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail environments combine customer traffic with constant restocking, creating perpetual hazards, such as pilled products, wet entrance areas during rain, and boxes left in aisles during restocking. Each shift brings new dangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Warehouse and Distribution Center Injuries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The push for faster shipping means warehouse workers face increasing pressure and risk. Condensation from refrigerated areas, oil leaks from forklifts, and the sheer pace of operations create constant slip and fall hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Manufacturing and Factory Floor Accidents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>California manufacturing facilities reported 35,800 injuries in 2023, with 25,300 causing missed work days \u2013 a 70.7% rate that slightly exceeds construction. Industrial lubricants, metal shavings, and chemical spills create invisible hazards that become especially dangerous when combined with the noise and pace of production lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing injuries often result in higher settlements due to the specialized nature of the work and the difficulty injured workers face returning to their specific trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Hotel and Hospitality Industry Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotel workers navigate constantly changing hazards. Housekeeping staff deal with wet bathroom floors and heavy cleaning equipment. Maintenance workers face pool deck dangers and parking lot hazards. Kitchen staff in hotel restaurants combine all the risks of food service with the added pressure of room service timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hospitality industry&#8217;s focus on guest experience often means worker safety gets secondary consideration \u2013 until someone gets hurt.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Pays for Your Workplace Slip and Fall? (The Complete Picture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where things get interesting \u2013 and potentially lucrative for injured workers who understand the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workers&#8217; Compensation: Your Guaranteed Safety Net<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers&#8217; comp is your first line of defense. In California, it provides two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/dwc\/workerscompensationbenefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1,704 per week for temporary disability<\/a>. For permanent disabilities rated 1-99%, you&#8217;ll receive $160 to $290 per week. Total permanent disability pays two-thirds of your average weekly wage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here&#8217;s what they don&#8217;t advertise: most workers&#8217; comp settlements fall between $2,000 and $20,000. Only a slight fraction of those result in greater than $60,000. These numbers might cover your medical bills and some lost wages, but they won&#8217;t compensate you for pain and suffering or your full wage loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Third-Party Claims: The Additional Recovery Most Workers Miss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/california\/code-lab\/division-4\/part-1\/chapter-5\/section-3864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Labor Code Section 3864<\/a> protects your right to pursue third-party claims beyond workers&#8217; compensation. While you can&#8217;t sue your employer directly, you can sue other parties whose negligence contributed to your accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who might be liable? Property owners who lease to your employer. Contractors working on the same site. Equipment manufacturers whose products failed. Maintenance companies that created hazards. Each represents a potential source of additional compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third-party claims allow recovery for pain and suffering, full wage loss, and other damages not covered by workers&#8217; comp. This isn&#8217;t double-dipping. It&#8217;s getting fully compensated for your injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employer Liability: When Your Boss Becomes the Defendant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While workers&#8217; comp usually protects employers from lawsuits, exceptions exist. If your employer intentionally removed safety equipment, knowingly exposed you to dangerous conditions, or committed fraud in handling your claim, they might face direct liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Property Owner Liability in Leased Workspaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses lease their space. When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions \u2013 broken stairs, inadequate lighting, unrepaired hazards \u2013 they become potential defendants in your injury claim. This is especially common in multi-tenant buildings, where maintenance responsibilities can become unclear.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors That Increase Your Workplace Settlement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what drives settlement values helps you build a stronger case from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Violations and Employer Negligence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OSHA violations don&#8217;t put money directly in your pocket, but they can dramatically increase your settlement value. Here&#8217;s how it actually works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When OSHA cites your employer for safety violations related to your accident, it creates powerful evidence of negligence. Those citations become proof that your employer failed to maintain a safe workplace \u2013 evidence that strengthens both your workers&#8217; compensation claim and any third-party liability claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshaeducationcenter.com\/articles\/top-10-osha-violations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> OSHA&#8217;s top 10 most cited violations involve falls<\/a> \u2013 general fall protection, ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection training. When your employer gets cited for these violations, it shows they knew about the dangers and ignored them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permanent Disability and Future Care Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent injuries change everything. Amputations average<a href=\"https:\/\/injuryfacts.nsc.org\/work\/costs\/workers-compensation-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> $118,837 in settlements<\/a>, while fractures average $60,934. Even sprains and strains average $33,589 when they result in permanent limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Earning Capacity in Your Specific Industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A construction worker who can&#8217;t return to physical labor faces different economic losses than an office worker with the same injury. Courts consider your specific career path, advancement opportunities, and industry-specific earning potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Failure to Maintain Safe Working Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Documented patterns of safety failures strengthen your case exponentially. Previous accidents, ignored complaints, deferred maintenance \u2013 each piece of evidence builds toward higher settlement values.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on Maximizing Your Settlement Compensation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing matters. Workers&#8217; comp provides immediate medical coverage and wage replacement while you build your third-party case. You need to reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) before settling \u2013 the point where your condition has stabilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timing Your Claims for Maximum Benefit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>California law gives you 30 days to report your injury, though reporting immediately is always better. Insurance companies have 90 days to accept or deny your workers&#8217; comp claim. For third-party personal injury claims, you have two years from the date of injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Never Accept the First Offer From Insurance Companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another critical error: accepting the first settlement offer. Initially denied workers&#8217; comp claims that are later accepted cost<a href=\"https:\/\/www.enr.com\/articles\/44838-research-workers-compensation-claim-denials-inch-upward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 55% more than initially accepted claims<\/a> \u2013 $15,694 versus $10,153. In California specifically, denied-then-accepted claims average $27,419 compared to $16,833 for initially accepted claims.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Next Steps: From Injury to Settlement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge without action won&#8217;t pay your bills. Here&#8217;s your roadmap forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Immediate Actions That Protect Your Claim Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Report the accident immediately to your supervisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get medical treatment even if you feel &#8220;fine&#8221; \u2013 adrenaline masks injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photograph the hazard, your injuries, and surrounding area before anything changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect witness names and phone numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never give recorded statements to insurance companies without legal counsel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documenting Your Specific Workplace Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Write everything down today: what you were doing, what caused the fall, who was present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record what supervisors said \u2013 their acknowledgment or denial matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track daily pain levels and limitations \u2013 this becomes crucial evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep all incident reports, texts with coworkers, and medical receipts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choosing Between Workers&#8217; Comp and Personal Injury Attorneys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>You might need both \u2013 workers&#8217; comp attorneys handle administrative claims, while personal injury attorneys pursue third-party damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many firms coordinate both types of claims for maximum recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t delay \u2013 California&#8217;s two-year statute of limitations starts immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timeline Expectations and Settlement Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>7-12% of workers&#8217; comp claims are initially denied but fighting back often succeeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard cases take 12-18 months; complex cases 18+ months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/\">DK Law<\/a> has secured millions in settlements for injured workers, with a 99% success rate in workplace accident cases. <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/contact\/\">Call us today for a free consultation<\/a>. We&#8217;ll identify every source of compensation available and fight for the maximum settlement you deserve.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BrianaSeftel-PS1-copy-1024x675.jpg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Briana Seftel<\/h4><h6>Web Content Manager<\/h6><p>Briana manages digital content at DK Law, combining her journalism background and legal expertise to create clear, client-focused articles and resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dklaw-author__social-icons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianaseftel\/\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" 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