Questions & answers · Workers’ comp
Workers’ comp claim questions
13 short answers. Each one quotes the official rule it is based on, with the date we checked it. Information only — not legal advice.
Any state · federal rules (2)
- Do I need a lawyer for my workers' comp claim after an injury at work, and is the insurer acting in bad faith?Lawyer / bad faith
- What is the process for appealing a denied workers comp claim?Appeal
California (5)
- Do I need a lawyer for my California workers' comp claim?Lawyer / bad faith · California
- I got hurt at work in California. How do I file a workers' comp claim?How to file · California
- My California workers' comp claim has not been accepted or denied yet. What happens?Slow or stuck · California
- My California workers' comp claim was denied. Can I challenge it?Denied · California
- My California workers' comp claim was denied. Does my regular health insurance pay instead?Denied · California
Florida (1)
- I got hurt at work in Florida. When do I have to report it?How to file · Florida
New York (1)
- I got hurt at work in New York. How do I file a workers' comp claim and by when?How to file · New York
Texas (4)
- I got hurt at work in Texas. What do I have to do to claim workers' comp, and by when?How to file · Texas
- I got hurt at work in Texas. Who pays, and how do I file a workers' comp claim?How to file · Texas
- My Texas workers' comp claim was denied for "more information" and no one returns my calls. Who can help?Denied · Texas
- My Texas workers' comp insurance carrier disagrees with me about benefits. What are the steps?Appeal · Texas