Workers’ comp, answered in plain English
Straight answers to the questions injured workers in California actually ask — no legalese. Every answer starts with the short version, then explains what to do next.
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If my injury built up slowly over years instead of happening in one accident, can I still file a workers' comp claim?
Yes. California law recognizes "cumulative trauma" injuries — damage to your back, knees, shoulders, hands, or hearing caused by years of repetitive work,…
Leer en español →They drug-tested me after my work accident. Does that mean I lose my workers' comp case?
No, not automatically. A positive drug test alone does not defeat your workers' comp claim. Under Labor Code §3600(a)(4), your employer must prove your…
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