Law Office of John A. Bloom

Introduction

At the Law Office of John A. Bloom, we bring decades of experience supporting injured workers throughout California, including Santa Rosa. With certification in Workers' Compensation Law, Mr. Bloom provides expert legal representation as a leading work injury and construction injury attorney. From filing claims to securing fair settlements, our bilingual team ensures clear communication and effective advocacy. Whether you ' re searching for the best workers' compensation lawyer or a trusted local injury law center, we ’ re here to stand by your side. If you ' re seeking an experienced work accident or personal injury lawyer, we ' re dedicated to securing the compensation you rightfully deserve.

Representing InjuredWorkers of California before theWorkers CompensationAppeals Board

PracticeAreas

Our law firm focuses on workers’ compensation entitlements for the disabled. For other legal matters, we connect clients with a trusted network of attorneys outside our firm.

With over 40 years of experience and a bilingual staff fluent in Spanish and English, the firm is well-versed in California Workers’ Compensation Law and recent Labor Code changes.

Settlement Options

Two settlement routes are available for workers’ compensation claims:

Compromise and Release

When an injured worker settles a claim with a Compromise and Release agreement, they receive a single lump sum payment. This amount, negotiated by the parties’ legal representatives, usually includes unpaid permanent and temporary disability benefits, plus compensation for giving up rights to future benefits like medical care, case reopening, penalties, and interest.

Stipulations with Request forAward

When parties settle a claim through Stipulations with Request for Award, they agree on the worker’s permanent disability percentage based on medical evidence, resulting in weekly indemnity payments (no lump sum). The worker retains the right to ongoing treatment and can reopen the case for new or increased disability within a set period if supported by new medical evidence—these preserved rights are often very valuable.

The need for a trial in some cases:

Different hearings address different disputes. A trial is held when issues like permanent disability or future medical care can't be resolved without a Workers’ Compensation Judge. The judge hears testimony, reviews evidence, and issues a decision called “Findings and Awards,” resulting in formal orders.

When a claim moves to trial, the legal team works up the case in a thorough and timely manner. The advocacy at the trial level is well supported by evidence gathered during the preparation phase. The results achieved on behalf of clients have consistently been strong, yielding the highest outcomes achievable, one client at a time. Over the past several decades, the outcomes in these cases have led to impressive recoveries for each client.

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