Workers Compensation

Oxnard Workers' Compensation Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I was injured at work. How do I know if my employer has workers' compensation insurance?
By law, employers in California are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if they have one or more employee. There may be rare exceptions, however, so it may be helpful to discuss this matter with an attorney.

At what point should I inform my employer of my work-related injury?
It is important to inform your employer of your work injury immediately. Tell your supervisor or manager what happened as soon as possible. The next steps will be to seek medical treatment and then file your workers' comp claim.

Will I have to wait to seek medical treatment?
As an employee in Oxnard, you have the right to prompt medical treatment after any work injury. After you report your injury, your employer may give you a list of specific medical providers that you can choose from for treatment.

When should I file for workers' compensation?
Filing for workers' compensation as soon as possible after a work-related injury is important. After you report your injury to your employer, you should be provided with a workers' compensation claim form within 24 hours. By filling out and returning this form immediately, you can start the process of seeking workers' comp benefits.

Are there other options to recover money after an Oxnard work injury or accident?
In addition to workers' compensation benefits, you may be able to file a personal injury claim if a third party was involved and caused your accident or injury. For example, you may have been injured by a product that was defective and malfunctioned. In a case such as this, the manufacturer of that product may be held liable, and you may be able to seek additional financial compensation for your injuries.

What if my claim was denied?
If your Oxnard workers' compensation claim was denied, you can file an appeal with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board for a review of this decision.

Contact an Oxnard workers' compensation lawyer at our law offices for more information about your claim and how we can help.