For employees injured at work or who become ill because of work-related conditions, workers' compensation insurance covers you for medical expenses, lost wages from time off work, compensation for permanent impairments, and, in some cases, job retraining.
Seeking Medical Treatment for a Work-Related Injury
Find out when, where, and how to get medical treatment in your workers’ comp case.
Finding a Treating Doctor in Your Workers' Compensation Case
Employees must follow state rules when seeking medical treatment for a work injury.
Changing Doctors in Your Workers' Compensation Case
Learn whether and how you can change doctors in your workers' comp case.
What should I do if my employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance?
My medical bills are starting to pile up, and I’m worried about how I’m going to support myself while I’m not working.
Let Nolo help you manage your California workers' compensation claim, from start to finish.