Senate Bill 899, passed in 2004 by Governor Schwarzenegger, significantly impacted the rights of injured workers in California. Now, more than ever you need a specialist in the field of Workers' Compensation to help you navigate through the system.

Your rights include Temporary Total Disability (TTD), Medical Treatment, Permanent Disability (PD) and access to a voucher if you have lost your job. We can help you obtain the maximum benefits to which you are entitled under the law.

Protecting Your Rights and Maximizing Compensation

At Baziak & Steevens, we understand the profound impact that a workplace injury can have on your life. As experienced workers compensation attorneys in Orange County, we are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of California’s workers’ compensation system and securing the benefits you rightfully deserve. We are dedicated to protecting your rights and ensuring you receive the full range of benefits you're entitled to, including:

• Temporary Total Disability (TTD): Covers lost wages if your injury prevents you from working entirely.
• Medical Treatment: Authorizes necessary medical care to address your work-related injury or illness.
• Permanent Disability (PD): Provides ongoing compensation for permanent limitations resulting from your injury.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Voucher: Helps you return to work or find suitable employment if your injury affects your ability to perform your previous job.

Comprehensive Legal Representation

With over 40 years of experience, Baziak & Steevens has successfully represented clients in a wide range of workers' compensation cases, including orthopedic injuries, neurological injuries, psychological injuries, cumulative trauma, toxic exposure, and more. Our extensive experience before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, the California Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court allows us to provide comprehensive legal representation for even the most complex cases.

State of California Resources

We understand that navigating the workers' compensation system can be overwhelming. To assist you, we provide access to essential state resources that can help you understand your rights and the process, including the California Department of Industrial Relations, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and organizations dedicated to workers’ rights.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA RESOURCES LINKS

California Department of Industrial Relations / Dept. of Workers' Compensation
The California DWC monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.

California Dept. of Industrial Relations
The Dept. of Industrial Relations established to improve working conditions for California's wage earners, and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California.

California Department of Industrial Relations / Workers' Comp. Appeals Board
A seven-member judicial body, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, that reviews petitions for reconsideration of decisions by DWC administrative law judges and regulates the adjudication process by adopting rules of practice and procedure.

Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation
A joint labor-management body created by the workers' compensation reform legislation of 1993 and charged with overseeing the health and safety and workers' compensation systems in California and recommending administrative or legislative modifications to improve their operation.

WORKERS' RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS

Voters Injured at Work
Voters Injured at Work is a non-profit political organization of injured workers and their families established for the purpose of protecting and enforcing California's constitutional guarantee of a fair and adequate system of compensating workers and their dependents for injury or disability from a work injury.

INSURANCE RESOURCES

Department of Insurance
Licenses and regulates workers' compensation insurance carriers and investigates allegations of workers' compensation insurance fraud.

Self Insurance Plans
The office of SIP determines the ability of employers to self-insure their workers' compensation liabilities and pay any employee compensation that may become due. SIP also tests and certifies individual claims administrators and licenses third-part administrators who handle the claims of self-insured employers.

MEDICAL RESOURCES

Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide
The TBI Resource Guide is the internet's central source of information, services and products relating to traumatic brain injury, brain injury recovery and post-acute rehabilitation.

Why Choose Baziak & Steevens?

When it comes to protecting your rights, you need an attorney who is not only experienced but also deeply committed to your case. As a leading Orange County workers compensation firm, Baziak & Steevens is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured workers. Our track record of successful settlements and trial results speaks for itself, and we are here to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Schedule a Free Consultation Today

If you or a loved one has been injured at work, don't navigate the workers' compensation system alone. Contact Baziak & Steevens today to schedule a consultation with the best workers compensation attorneys Orange County has to offer. Let us help you secure the benefits and compensation you deserve.

WARNING: It is unlawful to file a false or fraudulent Workers' Compensation claim or to make a false or fraudulent written or oral statement in support of or in opposition to a Workers' Compensation claim, or to aid or conspire with anyone to commit such a fraud. If convicted, the penalty is up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $150,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and fine. Restitution and other penalties may also apply.