Workers’ Compensation Claims in California
Workers’ Compensation is an Insurance Claims System designed to compensate workers who have sustained injuries. It is a state-wide system designed to protect workers.
Many workers in the United States and California sustain work injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, every day in the U.S., more than 12 people die due to work-related accidents or diseases. Every year, more than four million suffer from a serious job-related disease or injury.
In California, if you are injured or become ill due to conditions at work, you need to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. If you fail to file a claim, you will likely incur medical costs and lose wages if you are out on disability. Workers’ Compensation Insurance in California is designed for just such a situation.
California Workers’ Compensation System was designed to simplify the process of compensating an injured worker. It is a “no-fault” system. This means that you, the worker, do not have to prove your illness or injury was the fault of your employer’s negligence. In return, your employer may not claim that your negligence caused or contributed to your injury or illness. Also, as part of the agreement, compensation is limited pursuant to the Labor Code.