More than 30 million dollars recovered for injured workers and accident victims in just five years anchors Alpers Law Group reputation in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Attorney Richard C. Alpers built this Salinas-based practice around a bilingual, community-focused model that treats the attorney-client relationship as a matter of dignity, not just legal process.
Introduction
Alpers Law Group maintains two offices along California Central Coast. The primary office at 950 E Blanco Road, Suite 103, in Salinas, CA 93901 operates Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM. The second office at 444 Airport Boulevard, Suite 102, in Watsonville, CA 95076 operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The firm is reachable at 831-240-0490.
Richard C. Alpers, Esq. leads the firm as a local Spanish-speaking attorney who has built his practice serving the working communities of Monterey County and Santa Cruz County. The firm handles workers compensation, personal injury, and employment law cases, offering free consultations and connecting clients with medical providers who will treat without requiring upfront payment.
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
California law entitles injured workers to meaningful benefits when workplace accidents occur. These benefits include medical care for the injury, temporary disability payments to replace lost wages during recovery, and permanent disability payments when the injury causes lasting loss of function. Employers and their insurers do not always pay these benefits voluntarily, and when they deny claims or fail to pay what is owed, an attorney becomes essential.
Alpers Law Group represents injured workers through the full claims process, from initial filing through disputes and hearings. The firm understands how work injuries can permanently affect a person ability to earn a living, and it approaches each case with that long-term perspective.
Personal Injury
Motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and general liability cases form the personal injury practice. California roads and highways generate serious accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians, and the damages from those accidents can include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and in the worst cases, the loss of a family member.
Catastrophic injury cases demand particular attention. When injuries permanently alter a person capacity to work, care for themselves, or participate in daily life, the financial stakes extend far into the future. Alpers Law Group builds these cases with that long-term scope in mind.
Employment Law
The employment practice covers discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, overtime pay violations, and minimum wage violations. California employment law provides strong protections for workers, and employers who violate those protections face significant liability.
A particularly important area of practice involves retaliation against workers based on immigration status. Threatening a worker with immigration consequences because they asserted their employment rights is itself an illegal act under California law. The firm is equipped to handle these matters for clients who may fear that their status creates vulnerability in the legal process.
Attorney Profiles
Richard C. Alpers, Esq.
Richard C. Alpers is a local attorney with deep roots in the communities he serves. His bilingual capability in both English and Spanish is a practical asset for the large Spanish-speaking population across Monterey County and Santa Cruz County, where many workers and accident victims face barriers in accessing legal representation because of language.
Alpers approaches each case by honoring the attorney-client relationship with what the firm describes as compassion and dignity. That framing is not decorative. For workers who have been injured or cheated, the legal process can feel distant and inaccessible. Alpers works to change that experience.
Location and Service Area
The Salinas and Watsonville office locations position the firm across the agricultural and coastal communities of the Central Coast. Salinas serves as the county seat of Monterey County, and the Blanco Road office is accessible to clients from across the county. The Watsonville office extends coverage into Santa Cruz County and the communities along the northern reaches of Monterey Bay.
The firm primarily serves Salinas, Watsonville, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, and surrounding communities throughout California.
Client Focus
Medical treatment can be a barrier for injured clients, particularly workers without insurance or whose employers dispute their claims. Alpers Law Group maintains relationships with medical providers who agree to treat clients without expecting payment until the case resolves. This structure ensures that an injury does not go untreated simply because the responsible party has not yet paid.
Free consultations are available for all prospective clients. The contingency-based fee arrangement for personal injury and workers compensation cases means clients do not owe attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation for them.
FAQ
Does the firm represent both injured workers and accident victims?
Yes. Alpers Law Group handles workers compensation claims for people injured on the job as well as personal injury claims arising from accidents including car crashes, truck accidents, and other incidents caused by another party negligence.
Does Richard Alpers speak Spanish?
Yes. Attorney Richard C. Alpers is a local Spanish-speaking attorney. The firm serves Spanish-speaking clients from the bilingual communities across Monterey County and Santa Cruz County without a language barrier.
What happens if my employer is denying my workers compensation benefits?
California law requires employers to provide medical care, temporary disability payments, and permanent disability compensation when workers are injured on the job. If your employer or their insurer is denying or underpaying these benefits, the firm can represent you through the dispute and hearing process. Contact the firm at 831-240-0490 to schedule a free consultation.
Can the firm handle my case if I am undocumented?
California employment and injury law applies to workers regardless of immigration status. It is also illegal for an employer to threaten a worker with immigration consequences because they asserted their legal rights. The firm is prepared to handle cases involving immigration-status retaliation and can discuss your situation confidentially.
What does it cost to hire Alpers Law Group?
Free consultations are available for all prospective clients. Personal injury and workers compensation cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning no attorney fees are owed unless the firm recovers compensation for you.
Closing
Alpers Law Group serves the working communities of Monterey County and Santa Cruz County from offices in Salinas and Watsonville. With more than 30 million dollars recovered in the past five years and a bilingual attorney who treats every client relationship with respect, the firm provides a concrete resource for injured workers, accident victims, and employees who have faced discrimination or wage theft. Reach the firm at 831-240-0490 or visit the Salinas office at 950 E Blanco Road, Suite 103, Salinas, CA 93901.
Website: alperslawgroup.com