Fact sheets and guides for injured workers

When injured workers have problems with their claims, they may need to go to the local workers' compensation office for help. Each of the guides below provides information on how to fill out a form they may need to get the problem resolved. Most have samples attached. The forms may also be downloaded from the DWC forms page.

Injured worker fact sheets

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Guide 1 How to file a workers' compensation claim form

REQUIRED CHECKLIST FOR FILING THIS FORM  (Please file the forms in the order indicated)

Guide 2 How to request a qualified medical evaluation

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Guide 3 How to object to your summary rating

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Guide 4 How to file an application for adjudication of claim

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Guide 5 How to file a declaration of readiness to proceed

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Guide 6 How to request an expedited hearing

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Guide 7 How to file a petition for discrimination (Labor Code 132a)

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Guide 8 How to file a serious and willful misconduct petition

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Guide 9 How to file a petition for commutation

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Guide 10 How to file a lien

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Guide 11 How to file a petition to reopen

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Guide 12 How to file a petition for reconsideration

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Guide 13 How to file an appeal of the administrative director

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Guide 14 How to file a complaint with the Audit Unit

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Guide 15 How to dismiss your attorney

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Guide 16 How to file a claim with the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund

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  • Refer to the text in this guide to see which forms are needed
Guide 16A How to correctly name your employer for the Uninsured Employers Benefit Trust Fund
Guide 16B How to serve your employer in an Uninsured Employers Benefit Trust Fund case
Guide 17 How to complete a document cover sheet

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Guide 18 How to complete a document separator sheet

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Guide 19 How to file a petition appealing administrative director's independent medical review determination

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Guide 20 How to file a petition for change of venue

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Guide 21 How to file a petition for penalties

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August 2024