San Diego Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Hurt on the job in San Diego? The Law Office of Michael Yap represents injured workers — and only injured workers — helping you get the medical care, lost wages, and fair settlement you're entitled to under California law.
Why hire a San Diego workers' comp lawyer
California workers' compensation is supposed to be simple: get hurt at work, get your medical care and a portion of your lost wages. In practice, the insurance company has every incentive to pay as little as possible — delaying treatment, disputing how your injury happened, or pushing a quick, low settlement before you understand what your claim is worth.
A San Diego workers' compensation lawyer evens the odds. We handle the paperwork and deadlines, make sure your injury is documented correctly, get you to the right doctors, and stand up to the insurer when they try to cut your benefits. If your workers' compensation claim has already been denied or delayed, that's exactly when our work matters most — we can appeal and present your case before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
What California workers' comp covers
Medical treatment
Doctor visits, surgery, therapy, medication, and devices — with no co-pays or deductibles.
Temporary disability
Wage replacement while you're unable to work, generally two-thirds of your average weekly wage.
Permanent disability
Benefits for lasting impairment that remains after you've reached maximum medical improvement.
Job-displacement voucher
The SJDB voucher to help you retrain if you can't return to your old job.
Mileage & expenses
Reimbursement for travel to medical appointments and other out-of-pocket costs.
Death benefits
Support for dependents when a work injury or illness is fatal.
Industries we serve across San Diego
We represent injured workers throughout San Diego County and Imperial County — in the trades and on the front lines of the region's biggest industries.
Construction
Falls, equipment, and serious site injuries across San Diego construction sites.
MaritimeShipyard & longshore
Dock, shipyard, and harbor workers at the Port of San Diego and NASSCO.
Front linePublic safety
Firefighters, peace officers, and first responders hurt on duty.
ServiceHealthcare & hospitality
Nurses, aides, hotel and restaurant workers with lifting and repetitive injuries.
WarehouseWarehouse & delivery
Cumulative trauma and lifting injuries common in logistics and gig work.
All workersEvery other job
If you were hurt doing your job in San Diego, we can help — whatever the industry.
The insurance company already has someone working to limit your claim. You should have someone working just as hard for you.
San Diego workers' comp questions
Do I need a workers' compensation lawyer in San Diego?
You're not required to have one, but the insurance company handling your claim has adjusters and attorneys working to limit what they pay. A lawyer levels the field — especially if your claim is denied, your treatment is delayed, or you've been offered a low settlement.
How much does a San Diego workers' comp lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. In California, workers' compensation attorney fees are set by the state and paid only out of a recovery, so there's no out-of-pocket cost to you to be represented.
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim in California?
Report your work injury to your employer within 30 days, and you generally have one year from the date of injury to file a claim. Some situations differ, so it's best to talk to an attorney as soon as you can.
What if my claim was already denied?
A denial isn't the end. We can appeal and present your case before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), where many denials are overturned. See more workers' comp FAQs.
Talk to a San Diego workers' comp attorney today.
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