{"id":7748,"date":"2021-05-05T09:14:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T09:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/?p=7748"},"modified":"2021-05-06T09:40:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T09:40:28","slug":"how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"How To File California Workers\u2019 Compensation Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Workers_Comp\"><\/span>Overview of Workers Comp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ae8ba3b91b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ae8ba3b91b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/#Overview_of_Workers_Comp\" title=\"Overview of Workers Comp\">Overview of Workers Comp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/#How_to_file_workers_comp_claims\" title=\"How to file workers comp claims?\">How to file workers comp claims?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/#Do_I_need_to_tell_my_employer\" title=\"Do I need to tell my employer?\">Do I need to tell my employer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/#Other_Notices_for_Workers_Compensation_Claims\" title=\"Other Notices for Workers Compensation Claims\">Other Notices for Workers Compensation Claims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/#How_long_after_my_job_injury_can_I_file_my_claim_to_get_insurance_benefits\" title=\"How long after my job injury can I file my claim to get insurance benefits?\">How long after my job injury can I file my claim to get insurance benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/#How_will_the_insurance_company_investigate_my_claim\" title=\"How will the insurance company investigate my claim?\">How will the insurance company investigate my claim?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/how-to-file-california-workers-compensation-claims\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you have been injured on the job, you\u2019re entitled to financial rewards pursuant to workers\u2019 compensation law. California has its special judicial system and separate procedures to handle cases regarding work-related injuries.<br \/>\nAll California employers are required to have workers\u2019 compensation insurance. Failure to provide such may lead to criminal and civil penalties for the employer.<\/p>\n<p>There are various entities involved with workers\u2019 compensation. Once you suffer a workplace injury, you\u2019ll go to a workers\u2019 compensation insurance carrier. If there is a dispute with your compensation claim, you\u2019ll talk to the Workers\u2019 Compensation Appeals Board.<\/p>\n<p>It can be stressful dealing with all these while you await the medical treatment because you\u2019ve been injured at work. It\u2019s best to have someone with you who understands the workers\u2019 compensation system and the process. One mistake can cost you your workers\u2019 benefits, making your medical bills higher while you suffer from lost wages from your inability to return to work. <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/\">Talk to an Upland workers\u2019 compensation lawyer <\/a>for a better chance with your injury claim.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_file_workers_comp_claims\"><\/span>How to file workers comp claims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your work-related injury falls under the workers\u2019 compensation coverage if it requires more than just first aid or if you need more than the day of your injury to recover.<\/p>\n<p>First aid is a one-time treatment and follow-up visit for minor injuries such as scratches, burns, splinters, cuts, and other injuries that do not normally require medical care.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_tell_my_employer\"><\/span>Do I need to tell my employer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7750 \" src=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Workers-Compensation-Claims-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Workers\u2019 Compensation Claims\" width=\"395\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Workers-Compensation-Claims-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Workers-Compensation-Claims.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/> Workers compensation laws require the injured employee (you) to notify their employer in writing within 30 days of the work injury. However, if they find out in some other way, like if your coworker tells a manager, then that works, too. You can still recover your workers comp benefits even if you failed to inform them unless the delay caused some negative effects on your employer.<\/p>\n<p>Within one day of being notified of the injury, your employer has to provide a Claim Form. On this form, you\u2019ll have to note down details of the incident and your signature. Be sure to fill it out correctly. Any inaccurate information can be a reason to deny your claim or be taken as workers compensation fraud.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Notices_for_Workers_Compensation_Claims\"><\/span>Other Notices for Workers Compensation Claims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After you give your employer the completed form, they\u2019ll send it to their insurance company. In turn, the insurer will have to notify you of your different employee rights, such as:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_my_job_injury_can_I_file_my_claim_to_get_insurance_benefits\"><\/span>How long after my job injury can I file my claim to get insurance benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An insurance company can deny your medical benefits if you exceed the statute of limitations. The limit is usually one year, with a few exceptions. The one-year period begins at the date that whichever of the following occurs latest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The last medical treatment<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The last payment of disability benefits<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The date of injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s best to talk to a workers compensation attorney as soon as you can. If you delay, the statute of limitations may pass and you won\u2019t be able to claim your benefits under the compensation policy. Consult our <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/best-attorneys-california\/law-practice-areas\/workers-compensations\/\"> Upland workers compensation lawyers ASAP!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However there is an exemption: if the employer does not inform the claimant of the right to file a claim for an injury arising in the workplace, then the statute of limitations does not apply and does not take away entitlement for benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_the_insurance_company_investigate_my_claim\"><\/span>How will the insurance company investigate my claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Insurance has ninety days from the date of filing to decide if your claim is compensable. If they don\u2019t deny, then the claim becomes accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Until they accept or deny your claim, you\u2019re entitled to medical treatment of up to $10 000, no matter if they decide to deny the claim.<\/p>\n<p>The insurers may place you under oath during a deposition to ask you questions about the incident and your injury. They may have you take a medical examination from their chosen medical provider. They may get records from your prior treatment and employment through a\u00a0subpoena.<\/p>\n<p>If your claim gets denied, insurance will have to send you a Notice of Denial. If you want to appeal, you have one year from the date of the notice. Talk to our California lawyers to get the benefits you deserve for your workers comp case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Insurance companies are not on the side of injured workers. It\u2019s difficult to claim your workers compensation benefits if you\u2019re still recovering from your workplace injuries and dealing with medical expenses while the insurance tries to find a way to deny your claim.<\/p>\n<p>The Upland workers compensation attorneys at the <strong>Law Offices of Marc Grossman<\/strong> know how to negotiate and litigate these claims so that victims can get the reimbursement they deserve. We have 18 years of experience serving our clients with their workers compensation claims.<a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/contact-us\/\">Call our Upland workers compensation office now <\/a>to get you the medical benefits you deserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Workers Comp If you have been injured on the job, you\u2019re entitled to financial rewards pursuant to workers\u2019 compensation law. California has its special judicial system and separate procedures to handle cases regarding work-related injuries. 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