Q·01
What does it cost to hire an attorney for a workers' comp claim?
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Nothing out of pocket. Attorney's fees in California workers' compensation
cases are approved by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and deducted
from your benefits once your claim resolves — typically between 9% and 15%
of total benefits. You don't pay if we don't recover.
Q·02
I was injured at work but my employer didn't have insurance — now what?
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California law requires employers to carry workers' compensation insurance.
When they don't, you may have a civil claim against the employer directly for
medical expenses, lost wages, and damages. We'll advise on the right path.
Q·03
What is the SIBTF and am I eligible?
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The Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund provides additional lifetime
compensation to workers whose pre-existing disability combines with a
workplace injury to produce significant permanent disability. It is rarely
pursued and often overlooked. We handle it as a core part of the practice.
Q·04
¿Hablan español?
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Sí. Dial & Associates is a fully Spanish-speaking law firm — Stephen and
every staff member speak Spanish. Intake, hearing preparation, and settlement
are handled in Spanish.
Q·05
How long do I have to file a claim?
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California generally imposes a one-year statute of limitations on workers'
compensation claims, with important exceptions for cumulative trauma and
occupational disease. The sooner you speak with counsel, the more options
remain available.