The Law Offices of Manuel J. Rodriguez, Jr. is a specialized legal practice dedicated exclusively to workers’ compensation and personal injury law, serving injured individuals throughout California. The firm’s commitment to client-focused representation and deep expertise in navigating the complexities of workplace injury claims sets it apart, offering free comprehensive case reviews and operating on a contingency fee basis where clients pay nothing unless a monetary recovery is achieved.
With a thorough, personalized approach, the firm’s attorney conducts in-depth interviews lasting one to two hours to fully evaluate each case. The practice is built on the principle that word-of-mouth referrals are the most valuable form of advertising, striving to provide excellent service so clients confidently refer family and friends. The firm assists clients with denied claims, disputed benefits, and complex legal and medical issues, ensuring they receive all entitled compensation and medical care under California law.
Services Offered
- Workers’ compensation claims representation
- Personal injury attorney services
- Work injury case evaluation and consultation
- Assistance with denied workers’ compensation claims
- Utilization Review (UR) and Independent Medical Review (IMR) challenges
- Temporary disability benefits claims and disputes
- Permanent disability benefits evaluation and settlement
- Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) and Agreed Medical Examiner (AME) processes
- Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB) voucher assistance
- Return-to-work issues and modified duty disputes
- Settlement negotiations including Stipulations with Request for Award and Compromise and Release (C&R)
- Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) arrangements for settlements
- Representation in workers’ compensation trials
- Psychiatric injury claims from hostile work environments
- Repetitive stress and cumulative trauma injury claims
- Medical treatment authorization disputes
The firm provides services in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for a diverse client base across California. With a focus on technical and complex workers’ compensation issues, the practice is equipped to handle cases involving multiple body parts, disputed medical conditions, and significant permanent impairments, advocating for clients’ rights to medical care and financial support.
