California Workers' Comp Facts

Mileage Rates - An injured worker is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses of transportation if they have to travel to get treatment for a work injury. Reasonable expenses of transportation include mileage, parking, and bridge tolls.
Medical care must be paid for by your employer if you get hurt on the job — whether or not you miss time from work.
You may be eligible to receive benefits even if you are a temporary or part-time worker.
You may be covered by workers’ compensation as an employee even if you are called an “independent contractor.” Contact IIHC to find an attorney to fight for your rights as an independent contractor.
You don’t have to be a legal resident of the United States to receive most workers’ compensation benefits.
You receive benefits no matter who was at fault for your job injury.
You can’t sue your employer for a job injury (in most cases).
It’s illegal for your employer to punish or fire you for having a job injury or for requesting workers’ compensation benefits when you believe your injury was caused by your job.
The role of the treating doctor is to:

Decide what type of medical care to prescribe for your job injury or illness
Help determine when you can return to work
Help identify the kinds of work you can do safely while recovering
Refer you to specialists if necessary
Write medical reports that may affect the benefits you receive.
Determine what kind of work you can and can’t do while recovering and what changes are needed in your work schedule or assignments.

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