Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Worker's Compensation

Does jurisdiction on a claim fall under the state laws in which the injury occured or under the state laws in which the claim was filed?


Asked on 4/08/09, 4:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Re: Worker's Compensation

I do not understand why you would file in a state other than where you were injured. Even if your employer has business locations in different states, unless your normal business site is in State A and your work required you to go to State B where you were injured [then the law of state A would apply], you would file in the state where you were injured.

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Answered on 4/10/09, 4:09 pm


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