Hurt at work in California? You have rights. Here's how they actually work.

Workers' compensation is supposed to be simple: you get hurt on the job, you get medical care and part of your wages while you recover. In practice, the system is confusing and the insurance company knows it better than you do. This site explains the basics in plain language — free, no sign-up, in English and Spanish.

After an injury: start here Free Mileage Tool Get help

The insurance company owes you for every trip to the doctor. Claim it in minutes — free.

Mileage, parking, tolls, and bus fare for your medical visits are reimbursable — most workers never claim a dime of it. Our free tool calculates your trips at the correct rate for each date, fills out the official DWC form, and even captures past trips you never claimed. No account, no password — you sign in with just your phone number. We believe it's the first tool of its kind anywhere.

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I just got hurt at work. What do I do?

The first steps — medical care, reporting your injury, and the claim form — with the deadlines that matter.

Who chooses my doctor?

How the insurance company's medical network (MPN) works, and the choices you still have inside it.

Do they pay for my trips to the doctor?

Yes — mileage, parking, tolls, and bus fare for medical visits are reimbursable. How to claim it.

My problem isn't a work injury

Unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, safety hazards, unemployment — who actually handles each one.

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General information vs. legal advice — the honest line

Everything on this site is general information about California law. It explains how the system works for everyone. It cannot tell you what to do in your case — that depends on facts we don't know, and answering it is legal advice only a lawyer who has talked with you can give.

If you're asking "how does this work?" — keep reading. If you're asking "what should I do about my claim?"that's when to talk to someone. Consultations with workers' compensation attorneys are free, and their fee comes out of your recovery only if you win — a judge must approve it.

Why this site exists

It's run by a California workers' compensation attorney who represents injured workers only — never insurance companies, never employers. Most of what injured workers need to know isn't secret; it's just buried in statutes and forms written for lawyers. This site digs it out. Every legal statement here cites the actual law, and the citations are verified against the official text before publishing. More about the site and who's behind it.