Construction Worker's Hand Injury

Personal Injury Attorney

If you were injured on the job due to the negligence of a third party, they should be paying for your medical care, lost wages, and more.

You need an attorney who has the drive necessary to successfully resolve even the most complex cases involving personal injury.

When you choose Gilbert E. Fisher in Fresno, CA, you will work directly with our personal injury attorney from your first visit.

Breaking Down a Personal Injury

A personal injury suit can be brought against anyone whose negligence caused you injury. While car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents are all common causes of personal injuries, Mr. Fisher works exclusively with victims of workplace injuries. He can help if you've sustained an injury due to:

Personal injury damages usually include compensation for property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, and more. To obtain compensation for your injuries, you must be able to prove that another person was at fault or acted negligently. To do this, you should put a personal injury lawyer like Mr. Fisher on your side.

Doctor wrapping up construction worker's injured hand

Injured at Work? You May Qualify for Workers' Compensation

Workers’ compensation applies to an injury that occurred on the job. The only proof required to file a workers’ compensation claim is that the injury occurred on the job while performing duties related to your position. You can receive workers’ compensation benefits regardless of whether your injury was the result of your own or someone else’s negligence, such as your employer or a coworker.

Benefits are usually paid within a week of the injury and include compensation for medical expenses related to the injury, reimbursement of a percentage of your wages, and more.

Personal Injury Claims vs. Workers' Comp

A personal injury lawsuit often results in larger awards than a workers’ compensation claim, but there is also the potential to lose the case. One drawback of pursuing a personal injury lawsuit is that you must wait for a settlement or the conclusion of litigation before you receive your compensation.

Though they're paid out more quickly, workers' compensation benefits do not include compensation for “pain and suffering." Filing a workers’ compensation claim generally eliminates your ability to sue your employer or coworker for personal injury later on. 

No matter which avenue you choose, it is critical to work with an experienced attorney to ensure that you are adequately compensated.​ Contact Mr. Fisher at our Fresno legal office to discuss your options today.

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adrian gomez

Fresno, CA

2023

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Mr. Fisher is an outstanding attorney. He helped close my case within less than a couple of months of retaining him. I’m truly impressed with his office and I highly recommend retaining him. You will not regret your decision.

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Renee Hernandez

Fresno, CA

2023

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This Attorney is up there with the best of them believe me my case wasn’t big . This Attorney took care of me no matter of my living status . If you need a lawyer to believe in you no matter what is going on in your case Mr Fisher is for you. His staff is Awesome also great people and great hospitality. Mr Fisher will take you fishing and you will bag the big one

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Gilbert E. Fisher

Attorney Gilbert Fisher

With nearly two decades of experience as an attorney, Gilbert Fisher is dedicated to giving clients individual attention and high-quality legal services. Our firm works to make legal representation accessible, offering free consultations and late-night/weekend appointments. We represent clients in various types of workplace injury cases including:

You can request a consultation with Mr. Fisher online, or you can call our Fresno, CA, office at (559) 447-1210.

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"In my workers' compensation case, Mr. Fisher grasped the complex situation and provided immediate feedback. His legal assistance was direct and on-point, and allowed for an extremely positive resolution."

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