Compassionate Legal Support for Workers Compensation Matters

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We understand the California workers’ compensation system, and we know how to help you navigate the process of seeking your rightful benefits. When you work with our firm, you get an entire team of legal professionals working for you. We are always here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and guide you through the process from start to finish.

In the state of California, all workers designated as employees are eligible for workers’ compensation. This includes full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers. Additionally, it does not matter if your employer has 100 employees or just a single employee—all employers in California must carry workers’ compensation insurance (with very few exceptions).

You must also report the injury (or illness) to your employer prior to filing a claim. It is essential that you report the injury in writing to your supervisor or another appropriate individual within 30 days. If you suffer a work-related illness, you must report it to your employer in writing within 30 days of missing work due to the condition/seeing a doctor for the condition and being made aware that the condition is work-related (typically, because your doctor tells you so).

Workers’ compensation claims are rarely straightforward. It is not uncommon to run into various challenges when filing your claim. Your employer may dispute the validity of your claim, arguing that your injury is not work-related. The insurance company may deny your benefits. Your treating physician may decide you have reached maximum medical improvement and release you to return to work before your injuries have fully healed. Your employer may fail to offer you light duty work upon your return.

Workers’ Compensation benefits are limited by law and include reasonable medical care for your injury, temporary disability indemnity while you are off work because of your injury, permanent disability indemnity when your injury stabilizes and return‑to‑work indemnity if your injury precludes you from returning to you job.

Attorney fees are set by law and range from 12% to 15% of any settlement or award. Fees must be approved by a Judge and if there is no settlement or award, there is no fee. There are also no court costs.

Pay nothing unless you win your case.  Payment comes from Insurance Company and not from your pocket!