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California Workers Compensation FAQs

Exploring Your Legal Options After An AccidentAn injury in the workplace might leave you with a painful injury and a stack of medical bills you could never pay off. That’s on top of the rent and car payment bills you can’t cover while you must miss work hours and paychecks.

Injured California workers can seek help through the state’s Workers’ Compensation program, but not everyone gets the same level of support and care.

Some injured workers could find themselves in a fight with their employers and state government just to get basic necessities covered while they heal.

Maison Law’s California Workers’ Compensation Lawyers want to answer some of the most common questions victims have. Injured employees need to be informed of their rights and what they should be demanding after getting hurt on the job.

California Workers’ Compensation FAQs

Do I need a Lawyer for Workers Comp in California?

How long does workers comp have to pay you in California?

What is the maximum workers’ comp settlement in California?

What is the 5-year rule for workers’ comp in California?

Can you be laid off while on workers’ comp in California?

What is the 90-day rule for workers’ comp in California?

How much do you get for workers’ comp in California?

Does workers’ comp pay for pain and suffering in California?

Can I sue my employer for pain and suffering in California?

Can I lose my health insurance while on workers comp in California?

What happens after I file a workers comp claim in California?

Can I collect unemployment after workers’ comp settlement in California?

What is the employer’s responsibility when a worker is injured?

What happens if I get fired while on workers comp California?

How long does it take to get paid from workers comp in California?

Does a QME determine your disability rating?

What happens when a QME gives a disability?

Is a QME a final?

What happens after seeing a QME?

How long does it take to get QME results?

What is the waiting period for QME?

What is the timeline for QME evaluation?

How to choose a QME?

Can I request a new QME?

Can I choose my own doctor for workers’ comp in California?

Can you have more than one QME?

What Does a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Do?

How Does a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Make a Difference?

Can a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Help Me if My Claim Was Denied?

What Is an AME in Workers’ Comp?

Do I need a Lawyer to Use an AME for my Workers’ Comp Claim?

Does Surgery Increase My Workers’ Comp Settlement?

What is California’s “Going and Coming Rule?”