Workers' Compensation in the Bay Area

According to California state law, all San Francisco Bay Area employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance regardless of the size of your staff.  Failure to comply with this law can result in heavy fines and jail time of up to one year. 

In a workers' compensation claim, a worker injured on the job should immediately notify his or her supervisor.  The employer must then provide a claim form.  The employee fills out his or her portion of the form and returns it to the employer, who sends a copy to their insurance company.  Once the claim is filed, the insurance company investigates it and makes a determination about what is covered.

Disputed claims

The majority of San Francisco Bay Area workers' compensation claims are resolved smoothly.   However, disputes can arise under circumstances where:

• There is a question about whether a worker's injury was really sustained while on the job
• The employer and employee disagree about the amount the employee is entitled to receive in benefits

Fraud

Unfortunately, fraud is a major problem when it comes to workers' compensation in the Bay Area.  Some people try to take advantage of the system and claim benefits to which they are not entitled, or even to claim an injury took place at work when it really occurred elsewhere.  This type of fraud can be very costly to employers and undermines people who have legitimate claims.  Workers' compensation fraud schemes can even involve medical professionals.

If you have questions about the veracity of a workers' compensation claim brought against your company, contact an attorney immediately.  At McClellan & Corren, we represent insurance companies, third-party administrators, and employers in workers' compensation matters. Our experienced Bay Area workers' compensation defense attorneys have the necessary resources and knowledge to expose fraudulent claims and ensure that you and your insurer are not being taken advantage of or paying out unnecessarily.

Reach out to our Bay Area workers' compensation defense attorneys

If you are involved in a disputed San Francisco Bay Area workers' compensation claim, it is critical you have an attorney to protect your business and ensure the claim is resolved fairly.   The experienced attorneys at McClellan & Corren can give you the personal attention and support to ensure that all your legal needs are attended to promptly and completely. 

To learn more about our services, or to schedule a consultation with one of our defense attorneys, contact McClellan & Corren, A Law Corporation, today.  Located in San Francisco, our law firm represents clients in all Northern California courts, including San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Salinas, Sacramento and Stockton. We also service Redding, Chico, Fresno and Bakersfield.