What are my rights if I injured right hand and wrist at work with defective equipment?

What are my rights if I injured right hand and wrist at work with defective equipment?

Manager did not.take timely action until after my injury. Condition getting worse to the point where I don’t think I can work anymore. I was also mistreated by her and yelled at when i reported my injury to her. I had to talk to her supervisor because she wouldn’t take action. What can I do? I am on light duty by doctor’s orders but my condition has worsened significantly.

Asked on May 28, 2014 under Personal Injury, California

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