How do I apply for workers’ compensation?

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How do the parties work towards a workers comp settlement in California?

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Who pays for medical care in a workers comp settlement in California?

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What are the two types of workers comp settlements in California?

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What happens if your workers comp case doesn’t settle?

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Do all workers comp cases end with a settlement?

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Q: How do I apply for workers’ compensation?

Report the workplace injury to your work supervisor and submit a DW-1 form as soon as possible. The employer will file for your workers’ compensation claim. You should speak to a workers’ compensation attorney after your workplace injury.

Q: How do the parties work towards a workers comp settlement in California?

Every workers’ comp case in California has a mandatory settlement conference and exchange of witnesses before trial. In addition, discovery and stipulation of uncontested facts can help the parties work towards a settlement.

Q: Who pays for medical care in a workers comp settlement in California?

Whether a workers’ comp settlement covers future medical care in California depends on the type of settlement that occurs. A stipulation and request for award generally includes continued medical care. A compromise and release do not. Before you accept a settlement, be sure you understand the terms.

Q: What are the two types of workers comp settlements in California?

The two types of workers comp settlements in California are Stipulation and Request for Award and Compromise and Release

Q: What happens if your workers comp case doesn’t settle?

If your workers comp case doesn’t settle, it goes to a trial before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board . A judge conducts a hearing where the parties may call witnesses and make arguments. Between 30 days and six months after the hearing, the judge issues a ruling.

Q: Do all workers comp cases end with a settlement?

Most workers compensation cases end with a settlement. About 5% go to trial. If a case goes to trial, a judge decides the payment. Usually, the parties can negotiate a settlement.

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How do I apply for workers’ compensation?

How do the parties work towards a workers comp settlement in California?

Who pays for medical care in a workers comp settlement in California?

What are the two types of workers comp settlements in California?

What happens if your workers comp case doesn’t settle?

Do all workers comp cases end with a settlement?

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