Many undocumented workers fear that filing a workers’ compensation claim will somehow result in deportation.

California workers are protected by the state’s workers’ compensation law, which requires all job providers to provide insurance protection.

California’s workers’ compensation laws treat an aggravated pre-existing condition as a new injury. So long as it requires additional treatment.

Latino immigrants are particularly at risk. In fact, nearly 80% of all the Latino workers who died in Florida in 2018 were immigrants.

You do have a chance to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If the insurance company denied your claim, you can file an appeal.

When you are injured at work, your employer provides your medical care, typically through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.

Employees who are injured on the job or fall ill due to exposure might be able to qualify for both worker’s compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.

California laws say that all workers can file for workers’ compensation and get money for medical treatment, even if they are illegal immigrants.

Although the law is on your side, it’s good to get help filing your claim. Workers’ compensation policies often use confusing language.