This video gives an overview of the Workers’ Compensation system in California. I discuss who and which injuries are covered, what types of benefits you can get, the different steps for a claim, settling a claim, and when you should hire a lawyer.
0:00 Introduction
0:17 Who is Covered
0:58 Which Injuries are Covered
1:26 Benefits Available
3:31 Steps for a Claim
5:10 Settling a Claim
6:45 When to Hire a Lawyer
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (scroll to “Temporary /
permanent disability and SJDB”):
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/WorkersCompensationBenefits.htm
This video only provides general legal information and is not legal advice. Laws are nuanced, frequently change, and vary by jurisdiction, so you should not rely on this information without consulting an attorney about your particular situation.
Matthew Junker is a civil rights attorney based in San Diego, California. He represents employees in cases of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage theft. You can reach him at matthewcjunker@gmail.com.
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I’ve been looking for a works comp lawyer the lawyers I’ve found only want me to take the money I understand that no matter what I’m going to have the pain for rest of my life I can’t work I don’t have no money if I take that the money out and I’m broke again and still can’t work
WORKERS COMP IN CALIFORNIA IS NON EXISTENT. I FOUGHT THEM FOR 25 YEARS AS A REIRED FIRE CAPTAIN WHO WAS PERMANENTLY DISABLED FROM AN ON THE JOB INJURY. THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS WHEN I TURNED 65 AND LET M/CARE BLUE CROSS TAKE OVER. NO MORE HASSLES. F*CK CA. WC!
I am in the Army Reserve but work full time at a civilian job. Would I still qualify for workers compensation even though I only attend the reserves 2 days a month?
Will re injuring myself during workers comp affect my settlement..
Slipped at work and broke a rib
Does being clocked out within minutes of being injured count?
I experienced heat exhaustion and notified the responsible persons an they did nothing to help. My coworker was taken by ambulance to the hospital. I ended up getting sick and went to the hospital 8-9 hrs later are we entitled to any compensation for the illness and lack luster response of the company ( BNSF ) railroad ?
What if you have a learning disability can that be added to your disability
All the lawyers are layers I have my case and no one is helping me at all since almost two years being injured at work
Great content Mathew. Keep making videos. You are good at it.
– Naomi Gonzalez
As a truck driver who was involved in a fatal accident I suffered injuries to multiple body parts and I have been diagnosed with ptsd arising from this accident. Will California worker’s compensation settlement cover ptsd as well as my physical injuries?
Is it okay to negotiate a settlement with the insurance on my own ?