QUALCOMM Worker’s Compensation Injury Lawyer

Qualcomm is a Fortune 500 global technology company, and is the grandfather of a communications network that we all use every single day. Their technology and development of it led to the creation of wireless 3G, which evolved into 4G and 5G. Their inventions remain key to its function and success. The company was founded in 1985 and has been leading the charge in communications and processor manufacturing for over three decades now. Their headquarters is located in San Diego, California, and they manufacture products here in California and all over the world, including Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Japan, as well as key locations in Europe. Qualcomm employs more than 54,000 people across the globe, with approximately 10,000 of those here in California, despite layoffs in 2024. Ranked 426 by the Fortune 500in 2024, they reported revenue of $44 billion in 2025. If you have been hurt on the job and need to hire an experienced worker’s compensation lawyer, please get in touch with the Normandie Law Firm. We have some important information you will need to know regarding the worker’s compensation program in the State of California.

The jobs and roles vary a great deal with any technology company that is as big as Qualcomm. From manufacturing and research to packaging and shipping, and all the jobs at corporate that facilitate the daily operation, they all have one thing in common. No matter what your job is at Qualcomm, you will be covered by the worker’s compensation program in California if you get hurt at work. When you need a Qualcomm worker’s compensation injury lawyer, the Normandie Law Firm is prepared to assist you with any questions or concerns you have. We are available to take your call, 24/7. Our primary goal is to provide you with the answers to your questions regarding processes, coverages, and more importantly, the benefits provided by worker’s compensation. This will help you make good decisions about your next step. Our legal team is prepared to schedule you for a free consultation with a Qualcomm worker’s compensation injury lawyer. The legal team will be ready to review your case with you as soon as you have time to meet with us.

During our first meeting, you will be asked to provide the team with details about your incident, including the circumstances surrounding the accident, the history of the hazard involved, and the details of your injuries, including prognosis. The Normandie Law Firm staff will begin explaining the worker’s compensation program in the State of California and how it is used, how best it might address your needs now and, in the future, and will go over with you in detail all of the benefits that, in our decades of combined experience will best help you today. If you have not yet filed your claim, a crucial piece of information we need to share with you immediately is the time limit for opening and processing a worker’s compensation claim.

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What Is The Time Limit For Filing A Worker’s Compensation Claim In California?
The time limit you have, starting on the date of your accident, is 30 calendar days to file your claim. If you are closing in on the deadline to open a worker’s compensation claim, please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm. Our staff is here to assist you with the process. The 30-day time limit still applies even if you are no longer employed at Qualcomm after your accident. You can still file a claim within that window if you were hurt while working there. There are a few exceptions to the 30-day time limit. One of those is any injury that is diagnosed as caused by cumulative trauma.

What Is Cumulative Traum?
The term cumulative trauma is a diagnosis for the cause of an injury. It is used when an injury occurs from actions or activity over a period of time, sometimes as long as months or even years. The trauma it refers to is usually a work-related action that is repetitive but not necessarily traumatic. Some examples would be exposure to a noisy environment that, over time, leads to some percentage of hearing damage and loss, or an activity like lifting boxes for several hours a day, leading to a stressed back. If you are diagnosed with a cumulative trauma injury, you can still file a worker’s compensation claim, even if the action referred to in your diagnosis is a task you have been performing from your 1st day on the job. The time limit for filing a claim for a cumulative trauma injury is 1 year. Unlike a standard injury, the time limit begins on the date of the first day of work that you missed and is related to your injury.

Frequent Injuries And Workplace Hazards
Many jobs have some common injuries that often occur with regularity. They are based on the job role and the environment that is worked in each day. The actual hazards an employee encounters on a regular basis are a different but crucial part of the equation of what injuries are recurring as well. There are also some risks that have no real correlation to the organization’s business, the hazards associated with that business, or the job itself. The common injuries and dangers that Normandie Law Firm sees include slip or trip and falls resulting in head and neck injuries. The most common injuries and hazards are:

• Broken bones and fractures from falls or trips due to slippery floors and clutter
• Sprains cause damage to the tissue of joints or causing complete joint dislocations due to accident avoidance, slip and fall issues like cables and debris, as well as falling material
• Back and neck injuries in shipping and manufacturing facilities from heavy lifting and the operation of equipment while looking at storage racks and containers

Other hazards can arise, and they may have little or nothing to do with the job.

• Equipment faults that can lead to shocks or burn injuries, like a coffee maker or microwave, in a kitchen breakroom
• Environmental issues like fire, earthquakes, storms, and flooding
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals in a plant or corporate bathroom
• Exposure to excessive noise without proper hearing protection

Workplace Injuries And Coverage From Worker’s Compensation
If you are hurt while doing your job as an employee, you can count on the injury being covered by the California worker’s compensation program. The only significant thing that might cause a claim to be denied is if there are situations where employee conduct becomes a question in regards to the cause of the accident. If an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or might be involved in an actual crime when they are injured, worker’s compensation will likely not approve a claim.

What Are The Worker’s Compensation Program Benefits for Employees Injured At Work?
Below is a list of some of the benefits that are a key part of the worker’s compensation insurance coverage if you have a workplace accident and are hurt.

• An amount of 1 million dollars per incident for medical care, which includes hospitalization and emergency room treatment, services by a specialist, your prescriptions and over the counter drugs, any physical therapy and rehabilitation, and the rental cost of all medical devices like a cane, crutches, braces, or a wheelchair.
• Should you be unable to work until you are fully recovered, you can receive up to 66% of your regular weekly income for a maximum of 104 weeks under short term disability
• If there is a potential for long-term disability from your injuries, the program offers long-term disability payments with the possibility of lifetime benefits pending a disability and rating
• If your injuries will prevent you from returning to work in the job you were doing before the accident, you will be eligible for vocational training designed to assist you in finding a new career and job once you are cleared by your doctors to return to work

Most hospitals and doctors’ offices bill worker’s compensation directly for treatment of injuries linked to an approved claim. It is essential that you submit your claim as soon as possible after treatment, so that the bills do not arrive at your doorstep. It’s also a good habit to keep every receipt and track every mile you drive when you are in ongoing treatment or rehabilitation. These are items you can submit for reimbursement. You should not be out of pocket for a covered injury at work.

Can My Employer Be Responsible For My Injuries And Can I Sue Them?
Worker’s compensation is an exclusive remedy for injured employees. What this means is that there is assumption of liability on the part of the company, and once approved the benefits can be distributed without further determination of fault. If the focus of your lawsuit is on your injuries and you want to pursue damages, the short answer is that you are not allowed to sue your employer when you are injured at work under normal circumstances. There are some circumstances where you can bring suit for damages that are not covered by worker’s comp. To file a lawsuit for additional damages, the company’s conduct has to show gross negligence. If this can be proven, then there is an opportunity to file and win a lawsuit for damages in addition to the worker’s compensation claim payments.

Gross negligence in California is defined as willful misconduct or a reckless disregard for the safety of others. If you suspect your employer acted with an intentional desire to harm or operated with reckless disregard for safety, a lawsuit can be filed. Normandie Law Firm has the experience to help you review the facts and assess the possibility, and to represent you if an investigation indicates that this is what happened that led to your accident and your injuries.

You cannot claim damages in the lawsuit that were already paid by worker’s compensation. Only items that you have not been paid for already. The balance of your weekly pay is one example. Another would be the loss of personal equipment or property, such as personal tools or clothing items.

The Normandie Law Firm and Upfront Costs
When you need to hire a Qualcomm worker’s compensation injury lawyer, the Normandie Law Firm will not charge you any upfront legal fees. We will bill you only after your case is over. If we represent you in a lawsuit and do not win your case, you will not incur any billing. If you need help or guidance when opening a worker’s compensation claim, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the legal team at Normandie Law Firm. We are experienced in helping employees secure the coverage and benefits they need and deserve.

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