Estimate & general information only — not legal advice. Results are educational estimates based on the figures you enter and 2026 California rates. They do not account for every fact (medical reports, apportionment, disputes) and do not create an attorney-client relationship. For an accurate answer, speak with a licensed California workers' compensation attorney — we can connect you for free.
Do you have a workers' compensation case in California?
Most injured workers in California are covered by workers' compensation from their first day on the job — but many never file, or give up after a denial, because no one told them they qualified. This quick quiz walks through the same core questions an intake team asks: Were you an employee? Was the injury work-related? Did you report it? Are you still within the filing deadline?
California workers' comp is a no-fault system, so you generally don't have to prove anyone was careless — only that the injury arose out of your job. Coverage usually applies regardless of immigration status, and it is illegal for an employer to punish you for filing. Even if you were paid as a 1099 contractor, you may still qualify: misclassification is common, and what matters is how you actually worked, not your job title.
The most important factor the quiz checks is timing. Under Labor Code §5405 you generally have one year from your date of injury (or from when you knew it was work-related) to file a claim. If your injury is several months old, the clock is running. The quiz flags that urgency so you can act before a valid claim is lost.
Your result is general information, not legal advice. When the answer matters, the fastest way to know for sure is a free case review.