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What to Do If Your Work Makes You Sick

You may already know that if you suffer an accident at work that causes injuries, you can file for workers’ compensation benefits. But workplace injuries in San Jose aren’t the only health problems that may be covered by workers’ compensation. If you develop an illness that was likely caused by your job, you should contact an attorney right away to discuss filing a claim for benefits.

About the Author

Gerald Scher, Attorney at Law

Gerald “Jerry” Scher is a San Jose personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience. A graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law, he has secured settlements from $5,000 to $1.5 million in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Jerry is a member of the American Bar Association and Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association.