Answers to common legal questions about worker's compensation claims in California.

1. WORKER’S COMPENSATION
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3. Do You Have a Case?
If you have been injured in
an accident caused by the
negligence, recklessness, or
otherwise illegal actions of
someone else, you may
have the right to monetary
recovery. Similarly, if you
were injured at work, or
have suffered a work-
related injury or illness of
any kind, you may be
entitled to monetary
compensation from your
employer.
Depending on your case,
your recovery may include:
• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Loss of future wages or
earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Possibly punitive damages.
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4. Can I Sue My Employer?
Some workplace accidents are the result of employer
negligence. They are accidents that were waiting to happen
due to unsafe conditions in the workplace. If your employer
was at fault for your injury, you may wonder, "Can I sue my
employer?" While the answer is no in most cases, there are
times when you can.
•If your injury was caused by extreme negligence on the
part of your employer, you may have the right to sue.
•If your injury was caused by a third party at your
workplace, you could sue the third party.
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5. Injured At Work? What Do You Do?
1. REPORT YOUR INJURY TO YOUR EMPLOYER: You need to
have the accident and all variables contributing to the
accident documented by your employer.
2. DEMAND MEDICAL ATTENTION: Your employer is
obligated to provide medical attention for your industrial
injury. You’ll likely be sent to their doctor, so…
3. TALK WITH AN ATTORNEY: With experienced legal help,
your medical treatments will be in your best interest.
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6. Worker’s Comp After Termination?
If you have been fired following a workplace injury, you are
still entitled to workers' compensation. You may also have a
wrongful termination case against your employer.
It is illegal for employers to terminate workers in retaliation
for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Unfortunately, some employers look for an excuse to
terminate injured workers.
Post-Termination Claims
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7. What Do You Need To File A Claim?
Suffering an on-the-job
injury can be the beginning
of a difficult and possibly
overwhelming process.
Knowing what to do and
when to do it can be the key
to you securing the full
workers' compensation
benefits you deserve.
File a California WC Claim
Steps that you should take to
ensure that you receive your full
benefits include:
•SEEK emergency medical
treatment, if needed.
•INFORM your employer of
your injury as soon as
possible, but no later than 30
days after your injury.
•FILE a claim.
•SECURE a medical diagnosis
and alternative diagnoses if
you feel them necessary.
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