Workers’ Compensation

A workplace injury can put your health and your income at risk at the same time, and the claims process is built around the insurer’s interests, not yours. The Masjedian Law Firm helps injured California workers secure the medical care and benefits they are entitled to — and pushes back when a claim is delayed, denied, or shortchanged.

Injuries and issues we handle. Sudden on-the-job injuries, repetitive-stress and cumulative trauma, occupational illness, and aggravation of prior conditions. We also handle disputes over denied claims, delayed or refused medical treatment, terminated benefits, permanent disability ratings, and return-to-work questions.

Benefits available in California. California’s no-fault workers’ compensation system means you generally do not have to prove your employer was at fault to receive benefits. Depending on the injury, benefits can include medical treatment for the work injury, temporary disability payments while you recover, permanent disability benefits, supplemental job displacement (retraining) vouchers, and, in the most serious cases, death benefits for dependents.

Protecting your claim. Report the injury to your employer promptly and in writing, get medical care, and keep copies of claim forms and correspondence. Deadlines apply to both reporting and filing, and missing them can cost you benefits. If your claim is denied or your treatment is cut off, that decision can be challenged before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

Do I have to prove my employer did something wrong? No. Workers’ compensation is generally a no-fault system — you can receive benefits for a work-related injury regardless of fault.

My claim was denied. Is that the end? No. Denials can be challenged, and many are resolved in the worker’s favor once the medical evidence and record are properly presented.