LawSmart.com

My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?

First see if you can resolve any dispute through your employer or their insurance company. If you still cannot resolve the issue, you can contact an Information & Assistance officer. They can help answer questions and help injured workers get the proper forms and information they need in order to help resolve your claim. If you have a serious dispute it may require a decision by a workers` compensation referee or judge. In this case you must file an Application for Adjudication (mediation) with the Workers` Compensation Appeals Board. This must usually be done within one year from the date of your injury or the last date you were paid benefits.

For more information regarding your rights under California Workers` Compensation laws, contact the Division of Workers` Compensation Headquarters or your local Workers` Compensation Appeals Board district office at the phone number listed below.

Division of Workers` Compensation Headquarters
455 Golden Gate Ave., 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 941023660
4157034600

Worker`s Compensation Appeals Board
District Offices

Anaheim, 92801 1661 N Raymond Ave, Ste 200 (714) 7384038	San Bernardino, 924011888 464 West Fourth St, Ste 239 (909) 3834522
Bakersfield, 93309 1800 30th Street, Rm. 100 (661) 3952514	San Diego, 921013690 1350 Front Street, Ste 3012 (619) 5254589
Eureka, 955010421 100 H Street, Rm. 201 (707) 4415723	San Francisco District Office, 94102 455 Golden Gate Ave, 2nd Floor (415) 7035020
Fresno, 937212280 2550 Mariposa Street, Rm. 2035 (559) 4455355	San Jose, 95113 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Rm. 223 (408) 2771292
Grover Beach, 934332261 15652 Grand Avenue (805) 4813296	Santa Ana, 927014080 28 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 451 (714) 5584597
Long Beach, 908024460 300 Oceangate Street, 3rd Floor (562) 5905240	Santa Barbara, 93101 1525 State Street, Ste 102 (805) 9669872
Los Angeles, 90013 340 West 4th Street, 9th Floor (213) 5767389	Santa Monica, 904055200 2701 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 222 (310) 4521188
Oakland, 94612 1515 Clay Street, 6th Floor (510) 6222861	Santa Rosa, 95404 50 D Street, Ste 430 (707) 5762452
Pamona, 91766 435 W Mission Blvd, Ste 300 (909) 6238568	Stockton, 952022314 31 East Channel Street, Rm. 417 (209) 4636201
Redding, 960012796 2115 Akard, Rm. 21 (530) 2252047	Van Nuys, 914013373 6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Rm. 105 (818) 9015374
Riverside, 92501 3737 Main Street, Ste 300 (909) 7824347	Ventura, 930036085 5810 Ralston Street, Rm. 115 (805) 6544701
Sacramento, 95825 2424 Arden Way, Ste 230 (916) 2632741	Walnut Creek, 94598 175 Lennon Lane, Rm. 200 (925) 9778343
Salinas, 93906 1880 North Main Street, 1st Floor (831) 4433058	Á

Other California Workers' Compensation FAQs

Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
A: You should notify your employer immediately if you have a job related injury. The longer you wait to inform your employer, the higher the risk of your claim being … More
Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
A: California law requires employers to have workers` compensation insurance. Some outofstate employers may need workers` compensation coverage if an employee … More
Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
A: In general, you may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in … More
Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
A: The employer usually controls the medical treatment for the first 30 days after the injury is reported. After the initial 30 days the employee is allowed to select any … More
Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
A: Temporary wage replacement benefits are not paid for the first three days you are disabled unless you are hospitalized or unless you are unable to work for more than … More
Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
A: If you have been released by your doctor for work in a modified position or to work parttime, your employer should make every effort possible to accommodate you. … More

Workers' Compensation Sub-categories

Denial of Benefits and Appeals
Employer Responsibilities
Work Injury
Worker Compensation Board
Worker Compensation Insurance

Worker's Compensation Law
Workers Comp Claim
Workers Compensation Benefits
Workers Compensation Fraud