About Benowitz Law — Personal Injury Sherman Oaks, California
Benowitz Law handles personal injury Sherman Oaks cases with a particular focus on employment-related injuries and workplace harm in Los Angeles County. Founding attorney Louis Benowitz — a Cornell University graduate with a Loyola Law School degree — has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2013, including the Rising Star Up-and-Coming 100 distinction in 2021. Attorneys Genna Walsh and Alyssa Salazar round out the team. The firm has recovered millions on behalf of California workers and offers a completely free, no-risk initial consultation.
Workers injured on the job in Sherman Oaks often have both workers’ compensation and third-party personal injury Sherman Oaks claims — Benowitz Law evaluates both pathways to maximize total recovery for clients in Los Angeles County.
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Personal Injury Sherman Oaks — Practice Areas & Services
- Workplace Injury & Personal Injury Overlap: When a third party causes an on-the-job injury, workers may pursue both workers’ comp benefits and a separate personal injury lawsuit in Los Angeles County.
- Wrongful Termination & Workplace Safety Violations: Injuries tied to OSHA violations or retaliatory termination after reporting unsafe conditions.
- Wage and Hour Violations: California Labor Code claims for unpaid overtime and meal break violations affecting Sherman Oaks workers.
- Whistleblower Claims: Protection for employees who suffer retaliation after reporting employer misconduct to California agencies.
- PAGA Claims: Private Attorney General Act enforcement actions on behalf of groups of California employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I file both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit after a workplace accident in California?
Yes, when a third party — not your employer — caused or contributed to your workplace injury, California law permits a separate personal injury lawsuit alongside your workers’ comp claim. Common examples include delivery driver accidents, construction site injuries caused by a subcontractor, and equipment malfunctions caused by a manufacturer. The Los Angeles Superior Court handles the civil lawsuit while the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board processes the benefits claim separately.
What is the statute of limitations for workplace injury personal injury claims in California?
For a third-party personal injury lawsuit arising from a workplace accident, the general two-year deadline under CCP § 335.1 applies from the date of injury. Workers’ compensation claims have a one-year filing deadline under Labor Code § 5405. Missing either deadline can permanently bar recovery, so consulting an attorney quickly after an injury is critical.
What court handles employment-related personal injury cases from Sherman Oaks?
Employment-related civil cases from Sherman Oaks are filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Unlimited civil cases (over $35,000) are typically assigned to the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles or the Van Nuys Courthouse, depending on where the injury occurred. PAGA claims and wage disputes may also go through the California Labor Commissioner’s Office before reaching the civil courts.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Sherman Oaks, California
- California Personal Injury Filings (2024): Just over 40,000 personal injury cases filed statewide — Judicial Council of California
- LA County Traffic Injuries (2022): 58,147 killed or injured — highest total of any California county — CA Office of Traffic Safety
- Filing Deadline: 2 years from injury date (CCP § 335.1); 1 year for workers’ comp (Labor Code § 5405) — California Courts Self-Help
