Daniel Epperly Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - La Verna

Attorney Dan Epperly represents injured workers and the dependents of persons killed at work before the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board. Dan is honored to represent Fire-Fighters, Peace Officers, and their Survivors throughout the State of California. We also represent civilian workers primarily in Central and Southern California on a case-by-case basis (especially if you have prior military service). You are welcome to call Dan for a free consultation.. Dan earned his Juris Doctor “with distinction” from San Joaquin College of Law. His first attorney job was defending Employers, Third-Party Administrators, and Insurance companies in workers compensation claims. Dan knows first-hand how unfairly some employers, claims adjusters, and defense attorneys treat injured workers. Dan actually hated that job, feeling it was wrong to cheat people out of benefits rather than helping them. For several years now, Dan has zealously represented injured workers, he does not represent any employers, he is a proud member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, and is recognized as a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.. For any injury requiring more than one or two doctor visits with a full recovery, you should talk to an attorney. Do not select a QME or request a Panel without the assistance of an attorney. Do not think the Claims Adjuster or the Company Doctor is your friend; they often believe their job is to minimize your claim. Do not let the adjuster take advantage of your inexperience in the complex Workers’ Comp system; If you have been injured or become ill while working in California or while working for a California employer call an Attorney, such as Dan Epperly, for a free consultation today.. PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL:. Prior to becoming an attorney, Dan Epperly served over twenty years in Law Enforcement, the Fire Service, and EMS. Dan Epperly and all of his staff have the highest respect for California’s First Responders. If you are a First Responder injured at work, if you are considering your options regarding a Disability Retirement, or if you're the Survivor of a Public Safety Officer killed in the line of duty, rest assured we are here to help you.. California Public Safety and Correctional/Probation Personnel are entitled to a number of legal presumptions, most notably: Heart Trouble, Cancer, Hernia, Blood-Borne Pathogens, and the “Duty-Belt” Presumption. (Lab. C. § 3212 et. seq.) Entitlement to these presumptions vary depending upon your job classification and the particular presumption involved. Litigation of Public Safety cases is a highly technical, specialized field. It is recommended that Public Safety Personnel consult with an Attorney, such as Dan Epperly, who is knowledgeable of the interaction between Workers’ Compensation, Disability Retirements, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Dan recommends that all California Public Safety/Correctional Personnel call us three months prior to their anticipated retirement date or any point they suffer a serious injury to explore all options including the filing of a comprehensive Workers’ Compensation claim. Such claims claim can even be filed years after retirement.. We are happy to represent Public Safety Personnel throughout California. Your case will be filed at the WCAB venue most convenient for you. If your deposition is set, we will come to you, anywhere in California, and sit right next to you. If you have questions about your rights, whether a Safety Officer Presumption applies to you, or your retirement options, please call for a free consultation. It is our honor to represent those who protect and serve.