California Workplace Injury FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most after a work injury in California — with a focus on third-party claims beyond workers' compensation. This is general information, not legal advice. For your situation, a free, confidential review can help. Se habla español.
I already have workers’ comp. Can I still sue?
Often yes — a third-party claim against a different negligent company is separate from comp and can seek full damages. Read more →
Will a third-party claim put me against my employer?
No — it is against a different company, not your employer, so it does not target your job. Read more →
A forklift or vehicle from another company hit me. Any claim?
Likely a third-party one, if the operator worked for a company other than your employer — beyond comp. Read more →
A defective machine at work injured me. Can I sue the maker?
Potentially, under product-liability principles — a third-party claim separate from comp. Read more →
Will workers’ comp take my whole third-party settlement?
Not the whole thing — a comp lien may seek reimbursement from part of it, but it is negotiated and often reduced. Read more →
How much is my workplace injury case worth?
Unlike comp, a third-party claim can seek full damages — which often makes it worth much more. There is no set formula. Read more →
How much does a workplace injury lawyer cost?
We work on contingency — no fee unless we recover for you — and the first review is always free. Read more →
Still have questions about your crash?
A quick, confidential review can answer them — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.