Workers' Compensation

If you have been injured on the job or developed an illness as a result of your work, California's workers' compensation system is designed to provide you with medical treatment and wage replacement benefits — regardless of who was at fault. Unfortunately, employers and their insurance carriers do not always make this process easy.

At Hernandez & Schapiro, Inc., we have been representing injured workers since 1987. We understand how the workers' compensation system works, and we know the tactics insurers use to deny or minimize claims. Our attorneys will guide you through every step of the process and fight to ensure you receive the full benefits the law provides.

In addition to workers' compensation, our firm also handles Social Security disability claims. If your injury or illness prevents you from working, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. We assist clients with initial applications and appeals before the Social Security Administration, including hearings before an Administrative Law Judge.

We handle workers' compensation and Social Security disability cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover benefits for you.