Oakland Sports Injury Lawyers | Workers' Compensation for Athletes

Over $177 Million Recovered for Injured Workers

The sports and entertainment industries place significant physical demands on their workers, creating a higher risk for both specific injuries and cumulative trauma injuries (CTIs). At the Law Firm of Franco Muñoz, we have a proven track record of representing injured workers from a wide variety of roles within these industries. Our clients include professional athletes, stunt performers, grips, gaffers, electricians, set designers, painters, and laborers — all of whom face serious risks due to the nature of their work.

Whether lifting heavy equipment, working at dangerous heights, or enduring repetitive, strenuous activities, these workers are exposed daily to potential life-changing injuries. Our experienced team understands the unique challenges of injury claims in these fields and is committed to securing the maximum benefits for our clients.

Experienced Representation for Cumulative Trauma and Specific Injuries

In the entertainment and sports sectors, many workers experience cumulative trauma injuries — injuries that develop over time from repetitive stress or movement. One of the complexities of these cases lies in the fact that injured individuals often work for multiple employers within the year preceding their injury. Under California Labor Code §5500.5, all employers during this period may share responsibility for providing workers' compensation benefits. Our attorneys at Franco Muñoz are well-versed in navigating these multi-employer claims and will fight to ensure that you receive the compensation and medical care you deserve.

Workers' Compensation Rights for Professional Athletes

Many professional athletes are unaware that they may be eligible to file a workers' compensation claim in California. If you have played a game, practiced, or signed a contract in California, the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has jurisdiction over your injury claim. According to Labor Code §3600.5, professional athletes can file claims for cumulative trauma injuries linked to their sports careers.

Critical conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), traumatic arthritis, orthopedic injuries, and internal organ damage often surface long after an athlete’s playing days have ended. Injured athletes typically have up to one year from the discovery of a disability to file a claim, but this period can be extended if the employer did not provide the necessary claims forms and legal notifications.

Why Choose the Law Firm of Franco Muñoz?

For over a decade, the Law Firm of Franco Muñoz has been known for delivering aggressive, results-driven representation to injured workers in Oakland and throughout California. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the complexities involved in sports and entertainment industry claims, including jurisdictional challenges, multi-employer issues, and delayed onset conditions.

We are passionate about helping our clients secure the medical treatment, wage replacement, and permanent disability benefits they need to move forward after an injury. Whether you are facing an immediate traumatic injury or dealing with the long-term effects of cumulative trauma, we are here to help you navigate the workers' compensation system with confidence and skill.

Contact Our Oakland Sports Injury Lawyers Today

If you have been injured while working in the sports or entertainment industries, don’t wait to get the help you deserve. Contact the Law Firm of Franco Muñoz today for a free consultation. Let our experienced team fight for your rights and secure the benefits you are entitled to under California law.

Call us now or fill out our online form to schedule your free case evaluation.