California Workers' Comp Facts

• Besides workers’ compensation benefits, can I get any other financial assistance?

Yes. Other types of assistance may be available:

• State Disability Insurance (SDI) or, in rare cases, unemployment insurance (UI) benefits paid by state government when workers’ compensation payments are delayed or denied.

• Social Security disability benefits paid by the U.S. government for total disability (these benefits may be reduced by workers’ compensation payments that you receive).

• Benefits offered by employers and unions, such as sick leave, group health insurance, long term disability insurance (LTD), and salary continuation plans.

• A claim or lawsuit if your injury was caused by someone other than your employer.

• How are attorneys paid?

If you hire an attorney, you don’t pay right away. Instead, the attorney’s fee is taken out of some of your benefits later. The fee is usually 9% to 15% of your final permanent disability settlement or award, plus an additional amount if you receive vocational rehabilitation benefits. A workers’ compensation judge must approve the fee.

 

Related Topics:

• California Employees Rights

• California Laws

• Benefits (Compensation)

• Predesignating a Physician

• Filing a Claim

• Resolving Disputes

• Workers’ Compensation Facts

• California Workers Comp FAQs