Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Sacramento
Law Offices Of Timmons, Owen, Jansen & Tichy has been dedicated to providing high-quality workers' compensation legal representation to Northern Californians since 1966. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in navigating California's complex workers' compensation laws to ensure clients receive the full benefits they deserve. With over five decades of combined experience, we approach each case with personalized attention, leveraging our deep understanding of both state and federal regulations. Our practice extends beyond litigation to include advocacy for workplace safety and community involvement through local sponsorships.We prioritize ethical representation, maintaining a straightforward approach while aggressively holding insurance companies accountable. Clients benefit from our trial-tested expertise and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes, whether through negotiations or courtroom proceedings. Our focus remains on empowering injured workers to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term recovery. We serve communities across Sacramento, Sutter, Solano, Placer, El Dorado, Yuba, San Joaquin, and Shasta counties, maintaining a reputation built on trust and results-driven legal counsel.
Services
Workers' Compensation Legal Services
Personal Injury Claims
Premises Liability Cases
Insurance Dispute Resolution
Workplace Safety Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in workers' compensation law
- Our attorneys specialize in California workers' compensation legal frameworks
- We provide personalized attention to each client's unique case
- We hold insurance companies accountable through aggressive legal strategies
- Our team includes trial-tested attorneys with courtroom experience
Services
Workers' Compensation Legal Services
We specialize in representing clients with workplace injury claims under California law. Our attorneys guide clients through the entire workers' compensation process, ensuring proper documentation submission, benefits calculation, and dispute resolution. We handle cases involving medical expense coverage, wage replacement, and permanent disability claims while protecting clients from employer or insurance company misconduct.
Personal Injury Claims
Our firm handles personal injury cases arising from third-party negligence, including auto accidents and premises liability. We pursue compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering through insurance claims or litigation. Our experience includes proving liability in complex cases involving defective products or unsafe working conditions that fall outside standard workers' compensation claims.
Premises Liability Cases
We represent clients injured due to hazardous workplace conditions, including slip-and-fall accidents and equipment malfunctions. Our attorneys demonstrate employer negligence in maintaining safe environments while navigating the intersection between workers' compensation and premises liability law. We identify third-party liability when applicable, such as defective equipment manufacturers.
Insurance Dispute Resolution
Our team challenges improper insurance claim denials and delayed payments through formal appeals and legal action. We document evidence of bad faith practices by insurance companies, calculate owed benefits accurately, and negotiate settlements while preparing for potential litigation to secure clients' entitled compensation.
Workplace Safety Advocacy
Beyond individual claims, we advocate for improved workplace safety standards and represent clients facing discrimination or harassment following workers' compensation claims. Our services include educating clients about their rights and pursuing additional penalties against employers who violate California labor laws during claims processes.
People
Daniel G. Tichy
Attorney
Daniel Tichy specializes in workers' compensation law with experience in insurance defense and litigation. He brings trial expertise from both state and federal courts, including former prosecution work in Oregon. Recognized as a Rising Star in Northern California Super Lawyers (2012-2013), he focuses on maximizing client compensation through strategic legal representation.
John P. Timmons
In Memoriam - Founding Attorney
John P. Timmons practiced workers' compensation law for over 34 years before his passing in 2019. He served as Judge Pro Tem for California's Workers Compensation Appeals Board, demonstrating deep expertise in the field. His legacy continues through the firm's commitment to ethical legal practices and client advocacy.
Questions
What does workers' compensation cover in California?
California workers' compensation covers medical treatment costs, temporary and permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits for work-related injuries or illnesses.
How do I file a workers' compensation claim?
Report your injury to your employer immediately, seek medical treatment, complete a claim form, and submit it to your employer's insurance carrier within one year of the injury date.
What if my workers' comp claim gets denied?
We can help appeal denied claims by gathering additional evidence, representing you at hearings, and challenging insurance company decisions through California's Workers Compensation Appeals Board process.
Do I need a lawyer for my workers' comp case?
While not required, having experienced legal representation significantly improves chances of fair compensation, especially when dealing with complex cases or disputed claims.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Northern California including Sacramento, Woodland, Yuba City, Davis, San Andreas, and surrounding counties.
