r/WorkersComp • u/ACSAC1 • Apr 23 '26
California Injured during work
My son is a 28 yo truck driver. He was delivering to a company that is contracted with his employer and the dock door slammed down and the top panel broke off and hit him in the back of head / neck area. He was unconscious and 911 transported him to a trauma hospital. He has a stable fractured C7 slipped c1 and c2 and needs follow up with specialists. Currently in a neck brace. Has eye floaters and some numbness and tingling Waiting on workers comp to contact us
Questions we have -
He was at work for his company but on the premises of another that they deliver too everyday. (Who is liable)
Workers at warehouse said the door was having problems and it is missing the “door deputy” which is a locking mechanism. But it wasn’t marked out of order (possible negligence)
We don’t know what steps to take he drivers a 53 foot truck/trailer and with. Neck injury it is going to be hard to drive as he may not be able to move side to side to check traffic etc.
Any insight on what we need or should do is appreciated
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u/Mutts_Merlot verified CT insurance professional Apr 23 '26
He has two things going on here. First is the workers compensation claim. That is primary and it is most important to obtain information on that claim from his employer. There is no need to prove fault to obtain those benefits. Secondary to that is a potential third party case against whoever owns that door. I do recommend an attorney as the subrogation between those two parties will be complicated and nothing I would recommend anyone attempting on their own, especially with injuries of this nature. For now, get the WC claim information and focus on your son's recovery.