Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
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San Francisco Workers' Compensation and Employment Law Attorneys
At Buzzell Law Group, PC, we are dedicated to advocating for injured workers and employees facing labor disputes. With decades of combined experience, our team provides strategic legal representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We prioritize understanding our clients' needs, offering bilingual support and personalized guidance through complex legal processes. Our attorneys leverage deep industry knowledge to secure fair compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and disabilities.We maintain a client-centric approach, emphasizing transparency and empathy while aggressively pursuing justice. Our practice spans workers' compensation, employment law, and related litigation, serving individuals across Northern California. We pride ourselves on accessibility, offering free consultations and operating on a contingency-fee basis to ensure justice remains attainable for all.
Services
Workers Compensation
Employment Law
SSDI Claims
Severance Negotiation
Discrimination Cases
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ combined years of workers' compensation experience
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking team members enhance client communication
- Personalized case management with dedicated paralegals
- Aggressive litigation approach when insurers deny valid claims
- Free initial consultations with no upfront costs
What people say
Best case manager
Awesome communication
Settled with satisfaction
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Services
Workers Compensation
We represent injured workers seeking compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses. Our attorneys help clients recover medical costs, lost wages, and disability benefits through California's workers' compensation system. We specialize in handling complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries, chemical exposures, and permanent disabilities while exploring additional compensation avenues like SSDI and third-party claims.
Employment Law
Our firm advocates for employees facing discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. We handle severance negotiations, wrongful termination cases, and ADA compliance matters while leveraging deep knowledge of federal and state regulations including Title VII and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act to protect worker rights.
SSDI Claims
We assist clients in securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits when work-related injuries prevent sustained employment. Our team coordinates SSDI applications with workers' compensation claims to maximize financial recovery while navigating complex federal requirements and offset calculations.
Case Management
Dedicated paralegals provide personalized case management throughout the legal process. Our team ensures timely communication, document organization, and client education while maintaining constant contact through preferred communication channels including bilingual Spanish support services.
Appeals Process
We specialize in overturning denied workers' compensation claims through formal appeals and litigation. Our attorneys investigate denial reasons, gather additional evidence, and represent clients before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board to secure rightful benefits for medical treatment and lost income.
People
Matthew Buzzell
Founder
Specializing in employment law since 2003, Matthew established his practice in 2010 after representing insurance carriers. He leverages defense-side insights to benefit injured workers across Northern California through strategic litigation and compassionate advocacy.
Jade Champathong
Associate Attorney
Certified workers' compensation specialist with extensive trial experience before the WCAB. Focuses on maximizing client recovery through strategic deposition preparation and settlement negotiations while maintaining personalized client communication.
Susan Cardona
Senior Paralegal
Bilingual case manager since 2012, coordinating client communications and documentation. Graduated with honors from Ohlone College and holds a paralegal certification from Skyline College, ensuring meticulous case organization and client support.
Carlos Diaz
Lead Investigator
Former clinical social worker with MSW from SFSU brings investigative expertise to case development. Focuses on gathering medical evidence and witness statements while leveraging 10 years of social work experience to understand client needs.
Ryan Campos
Associate Attorney
Bilingual advocate for underserved communities, specializing in workplace discrimination cases. Combines cultural understanding with legal expertise to represent clients across Northern California's diverse workforce in employment law matters.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a work injury?
Report the injury to your employer within 30 days and seek medical attention. Contact our attorneys promptly to ensure proper claim filing and maximize compensation recovery.
Can I see my own doctor for a work injury?
If you predesignated your physician before injury, you may visit them. Otherwise, treatment must occur within your employer's approved medical network while we advocate for your care preferences.
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim?
You must report injuries within 30 days and file formal claims within one year. Delaying beyond these statutory deadlines risks permanent benefit loss according to California labor code.
What if my claim gets denied?
We immediately investigate denial reasons and prepare appeals. Common successful strategies include gathering additional medical evidence, challenging employer disputes, and demonstrating work-related injury connections.
Can I work with other legal claims simultaneously?
Yes, we coordinate workers' compensation claims with SSDI applications and third-party lawsuits against negligent parties to maximize your total compensation recovery.
