They hold workshops around the state. To contact a local office, check the government Pages at the front of the white pages of you phone book. Consult an attorney. Lawyers who specialize in helping injured workers with their workers' compensation claims are called applicant's attorneys . Their job is to plan a strategy for your case, gather information to support your claim, keep track of deadlines, and represent you in hearings before a workers' compensation administrative law judge of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board .
Most attorneys offer one free consultation.
If you hire an attorney, the attorney's fee will be taken out of benefits that you receive later. A judge must approve the fee. Contact your union. Your union may be able to help resolve problems, tell you about other benefits, negotiate changes needed in your job, and protect you from job discrimination. If you can't get help from the above resources, you can prepare you own case and request a hearing before a judge.