Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc.

If you have slipped and fell at your workplace, missed work and/or received medical treatment as a result, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Make sure to take advantage of the benefits available to you. You can learn more here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/services/

The Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc. want you to receive all the benefits for which you are entitled. Don’t be pressured to return to work before you’re medically able to do so without further medical complications. Learn more about understanding your medical rights here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/medical-treatment/

We’re here to help you all over Southern California! The Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc. focuses on Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, Orange, San Diego and San Bernardino counties. Find us in Oxnard, and see our website for a complete list of venues we serve: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/service-areas/

Earlier this month, the Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc. celebrated our first anniversary! It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, and to plan for many more years to come. Read our thoughts in our latest blog! https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/happy-anniversary/

It’s our anniversary! The Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc. have served California Injured Workers for one year this month. It has been a lot of work, but also, so very rewarding. We are truly grateful to everyone we have worked with this past year and to our clients. Thank you. We are just getting started and looking forward to many more anniversaries!
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We are thrilled to announce that we have received new certifications through AVVO! The Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc. is proud to be a part of the AVVO network. AVVO allows you to read reviews, check licenses, review certificates and schooling, and search for misconduct before hiring your attorney. Find Melissa J. Lyons’ profile here: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/90069-ca-melissa-lyons-4987770.html

"Post Concussion Syndrome is when concussion recovery takes a long time. Most people fully recover from concussions, but some patients have extended, and even permanent damage. Treatment will be necessary for workers to heal from post-concussion syndrome as a result of a workplace injury.

Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24900-post-concussion-syndrome"

If you ever hear the word ‘EAMS’ come up in regard to your workers’ compensation case, you’ll want to know what this term means. Learn about EAMS and how it helps with your case in our latest blog. https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/what-is-eams-and-why-is-it-important/

There's nothing we love more than hearing we helped a client through a stressful time in their life. Thank you for the review, Ashley! If Melissa Lyons has helped you in navigating the workers’ compensation system, you can leave a review here: https://g.page/r/CbJ5fA-ZFmaBEB0/review

You don’t have to be a professional driver to be covered by workers’ compensation law for injuries sustained in car accidents. Work-related motor vehicle injuries may be covered if you’re “on the clock” and run errands for your job or attend required meetings off site. If you have questions, please get in touch with us: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/contact-us/

Don’t get stressed out by the word “audit.” Audits are a normal part of the workers’ compensation process. Learn more about the Audit Enforcement Unit in our latest blog. https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/audit-enforcement-in-workers-compensation-cases/

When you work hard on the job, it can add insult to injury when your job won’t work hard for you. That’s why we’re here to help make your workers’ compensation claim with honesty and integrity - so you can get the full amount you’re entitled to receive, while keeping your dignity and, often, your job intact. You can learn more about workers’ compensation benefits here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/services/

"Myth: Getting a workers’ compensation package means you will lose your job
Fact: Many states protect the jobs of workers’ who have been injured, and California is no different. If you are partially disabled by your injury but still able to work, your employer must accommodate you under the ADA. Additionally, Family and Medical Leave Laws guarantee up to 12 weeks of absence from work due to a serious medical condition, and if an employer does not have a legitimate reason to fire you beyond an injury, they can face a discrimination lawsuit under Section 132a of the California Workers’ Compensation Code. You can learn more here: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/workers-compensation-do-i-get-job-protected-time-off-in-california.html "

Slip and fall accidents are 100% preventable, which is why if you’ve slipped and fallen at work and had to miss out on time in the office or receive medical treatments, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. You can learn more about the types of workers’ compensation, payments, and benefits here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/services/

If you’re injured on the job, it is your employer’s responsibility to pay for Future Medical Care. Learn more about the process and guidelines in our latest blog. https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/what-is-fmc/

Thank you for the sweet words, Susan! We believe in approaching everything with honesty and integrity when helping you secure your full benefits package. If Melissa Lyons has helped you in navigating the workers’ compensation system, you can leave a review here: https://g.page/r/CbJ5fA-ZFmaBEB0/review

When many people think of workers’ compensation, they assume a traumatic event needs to happen before they can receive the compensation they are entitled to. But if you’ve developed injuries that result from repetitive tasks, you’re not alone – and we’re here to help you get your full benefits.

You can learn more here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/services/

Shout-out to AVVO! They say knowledge is half the battle, which is why at the Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, we’re proud to be a part of the AVVO network. You can read reviews, check licenses, review certificates and schooling, and search for misconduct before hiring your attorney. We are so excited to be a part of this platform, as honesty and integrity go hand-in-hand.

Find Melissa J. Lyons' profile here: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/90069-ca-melissa-lyons-4987770.html

Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a condition characterized by weakened and tight muscles across the neck, shoulder, and upper back areas. This diagnosis is widely seen in people who maintain a posture for a prolonged period and is a common workplace hazard. As the condition develops, people may feel pain or be more prone to back strains from lifting.* If you’ve developed UCS, you may be entitled to payments through the workers’ compensation system.

You can learn more about possible benefits here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/services/

*Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10454745/ #:~:text=Introduction,of%20the%20body%20%5B1%5D.

I am truly humbled, Bill Bernard!!! Thank you so very much ❤️

Learn about Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits and how you may be able to use them to advance your career after a workplace injury.

https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/what-are-supplemental-job-displacement-benefits/

Thank you so much for the kind words, Paul! We would be proud to represent you again. We’re here to truly help California’s injured workers with honesty and integrity.

If you have a success story with us, you can now leave a Google review! Follow the link: https://g.page/r/CbJ5fA-ZFmaBEB0/review

Welcome to the team, Amanda! Amanda is our office manager who is here to help you navigate the system while we work on securing the compensation you’re entitled to. Similar to Melissa, Amanda has experience on both sides of workers’ compensation which gives her a unique advantage in understanding what you’re going through.

You can learn more about us here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/about/

Temporary Disability (TD) benefits are a crucial part of getting the full workers’ compensation package you are entitled to receive. Even if you are injured and able to partially do your job, you can receive benefits! Learn more at our latest blog: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/understanding-temporary-disability/

When you sign on to be represented as a client with Melissa J. Lyons, we bring out our promise sheet. Here are the first three promises we make as your attorneys: 1. To keep your confidential facts confidential. 2. To never intentionally ignore you or pretend to be out of the office. 3. To keep your data and file safe with redundant, secure back-ups that are HIPAA compliant. You can see our promises to you on our website: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/

Myth: People in the worker’s compensation system are lazy and don’t want to work.
Fact: Not only is worker’s compensation fraud a felony, but people who receive worker’s compensation benefits always deserve them. Many people who become temporarily disabled are not interested in resigning from their current jobs and are only asking to have their medical benefits and bills compensated.
You can learn more about return-to-work here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/chswc/returntoworkpage1.html

Did you strain a muscle at work? Remember R.I.C.E! Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate.
You contact us for a consultation with an attorney to access your worker's compensation options: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/

“When I was about 11 years old, my mom, an accountant, was injured while doing her job. She needed five surgeries to try to fix the discs in her back. Sometimes we didn’t eat because the checks didn’t come in time, although she always made sure we ate first. I want to make sure none of my clients have to go through that.” -Melissa J. Lyons

Learn more about how Melissa helps injured workers here: https://www.melissalyonslaw.com/

Carpal tunnel is a common workplace injury that can make it painful and frustrating to go about everyday life. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends certain stretches to help strengthen and relieve symptoms.

You can find the stretches here:https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/globalassets/pdfs/a00789_therapeuticexercise-program-for-carpal-tunnel_final.pdf