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California is a state that gives legal rights to injured workers to file for their compensation claim. When a worker got injured on the job or while working, he/she got the right to workers' compensation. But many times the claims of the workers are denied so the insurance company can save its money by not providing the benefits to injured workers. Before applying for the worker's compensation claim it is very important for each injured worker to understand the process and be sure about the requirements. This can be made easy by hiring an experienced worker's compensation attorney. Understanding the process under the guidance of an attorney helps to make sure that the claims adjustors and employer are making fair assessments. Along with the complexity of the workers' compensation law, there are various other reasons due to which the claim is denied. Not notifying the employer:- One of the major reasons behind the claim denial is not notifying the employer about the inju...

No, except in the case of an emergency. Yes. “You may choose a licensed doctor to treat your injury (including a licensed medical doctor, surgeon, chiropractor, osteopath, dentist, or optometrist). Not for the first visit. When an injury occurs, an employer has the right to have an injured worker seen by a doctor of the employer’s choice one time. After the one visit to the employer’s designated physician, the injured worker may report to a physician of his/her choice. Exception: A small number of Arizona employers are self-insured with contracted medical care on file with the ICA. The employer and insurer may not be required to pay for treatment you seek on your own without their knowledge. Yes, if you predesignate. It depends on whether you tell your employer in writing—before you are injured—the name and address of your personal physician or a medical group. This is called “predesignating.” If you predesignate, you may see your personal physician or the medical group right after you...