The Process
What happens after you call
You don't have to know how any of this works — that's our job. Here's what to expect, in plain language, from your first call to the day your case is resolved.
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Day 1 — Free, no obligation
Consultation
You tell us what happened. We listen, explain your rights under California workers' compensation law, and tell you honestly whether you have a case — and whether you need a lawyer to pursue it.
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First 1–2 weeks
Investigation
We gather the facts: how the injury happened, your medical picture, your job, your wages. We identify what the insurance company is likely to dispute and prepare for it from the start.
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Early in the case
Filing your claim
We file the claim forms and handle the deadlines so nothing is missed. Late or incomplete filings are one of the most common ways workers lose benefits they deserve — we make sure that doesn't happen to you.
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Ongoing throughout your recovery
Medical treatment coordination
We work to get you authorized with the right doctors and keep your treatment on track. When the insurer delays or denies care, we push back — through the procedures California law provides.
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When disputes arise
Negotiation or hearing
If the insurance company won't do right, we take it further — through negotiation, mandatory conferences, and formal hearings before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. We prepare every case as if it's going to a hearing.
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When you've reached maximum recovery
Resolution
Whether through settlement or an award after hearing, we work to close your case with the benefits you deserve — including the right valuation of any permanent disability. You always understand what you're agreeing to before anything is signed.
How long does a case take?
It depends on your injury, your recovery, and whether the insurance company fights you at each step. A straightforward claim that settles without major disputes may resolve in a number of months. A case involving denied treatment, a disputed disability rating, or an appeal can take a year or more. We move your case as efficiently as we can — and we keep you informed the whole way.
The single most important timeline: don't wait to call. California limits how long you have to report an injury and file a claim.