If you were hurt on the job, a California workers’ compensation lawyer can help you get the medical care and wage replacement the law provides. Abramson Labor Group represents injured employees, never employers or insurers, and we handle workers’ comp claims on contingency with a free case review.
Workers’ comp pays for injuries and illnesses caused by work, whether from one event or from repeated exposure over time. California requires every employer to carry workers’ comp insurance or to be approved to self-insure, according to the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). The DWC lists five main benefits:
| Benefit | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Medical care | Treatment for the work injury or illness |
| Temporary disability | Two-thirds of the gross wages you lose while you recover (DWC) |
| Permanent disability | Payments when the injury causes lasting limits |
| Supplemental job displacement | A voucher for retraining when you cannot return to your old job |
| Death benefits | Payments to dependents when a work injury or illness causes death |
For 2026, temporary disability pays between $264.61 and $1,764.11 a week, according to the Department of Industrial Relations. Our article on how much workers’ comp pays in California walks through the math. The DWC also notes that workers’ comp does not pay damages for pain and suffering.
The process starts with you, and the early deadlines are short. The DWC warns that if you do not report your injury within 30 days, you could lose your right to benefits.
For a fuller walkthrough, read how workers’ comp works in California.
Workers’ comp covers a wide range of job injuries and illnesses. These are the ones injured workers bring to us most often.
When a work injury is fatal, families may have both death benefits and other options, such as a wrongful death claim against someone other than the employer. Our article on who can file a wrongful death claim in California explains the difference.
A denial is not the end, and a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you challenge it. Insurers deny or delay claims for many reasons. Our denied and delayed claims page explains how.
Your job is protected too. The DWC states that “it’s illegal for your employer to punish or fire you for having a job injury or for requesting workers’ compensation benefits.” That protection comes from Labor Code section 132a. Learn more in can you be fired for filing workers’ comp.
We work on contingency, and you do not pay anything unless we win. Your case evaluation is free. Our fee is a share of any recovery, and if there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fees.
Yes. According to the DWC, workers’ comp covers injuries from repeated exposures at work, not only from a single event. Repetitive strain and long-term exposure to harmful substances are common examples.
We cover the tax rules in is workers’ comp taxable in California. If you also receive state disability or Social Security, see workers’ comp and disability at the same time.
More questions? Our workers’ compensation FAQ covers reporting, medical care, and benefits.
If you were hurt at work, or your claim was denied or delayed, we can review what happened and explain your options. Request your free case evaluation or call us at (213) 493-6300. We work on contingency. You do not pay ANYTHING unless we win!
Last updated: October 2026
This page is general information about California law, not legal advice. Every situation is different. For advice about your specific case, talk to a licensed California workers’ compensation attorney.
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