How do I start a workers' comp claim, and what happens next?

This video reviews how to start a workers' comp claim by filing a Claim Form (DWC-1), and what options the adjuster has upon receipt. If you are an injured worker with a California injury, and don’t have an attorney, this video is intended to help provide an overview of workers’ compensation topics so you can better represent yourself.

To file a workers' comp claim, you must complete a Claim Form. You can request one from your employer, or download one here - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/DWCForm1.pdf Once the adjuster gets that, the options are to accept the claim and pay benefits, deny the claim and pay nothing except for med/legal costs (essentially), or to place the claim on delay for up to 90 days to investigate.

Jeremy Lusk is a certified specialist in workers’ compensation with about two decades of experience, and previously served as a Judge at the Fresno District Office of the WCAB. He has worked out of Fresno, but appeared at numerous Boards to represent both injured workers and employers/carriers.

No attorney/client relationship is created or implied by this video. This video is not offering legal advice as to what you should, or should not, do in your workers’ compensation case, but rather offers education/information as to the California workers’ compensation system for unrepresented workers so they can better represent themselves and make more informed decisions.

If you have any questions, let us know at questions@mywcguide.com

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