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Resources for Injured Workers in San Diego
Navigating the workers’ compensation system can be complex and overwhelming, especially for those who have recently suffered a workplace injury or illness. Fortunately, there are many resources available to assist injured workers in San Diego.
The following table provides a list of government agencies, support groups, and other organizations that offer a wide range of services to injured workers, including legal assistance, medical treatment, and financial support.
Government Agencies
| Agency | Contact Information | Services Offered |
|---|---|---|
| California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) | Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/ Phone: (800) 736-7401 |
Provides information and assistance on workers’ compensation laws and benefits, including filing claims and resolving disputes. |
| San Diego Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) | Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/wcab/sandiego/ Phone: (619) 645-2811 |
Hears appeals of workers’ compensation decisions made by the DWC. |
| California Employment Development Department (EDD) | Website: https://www.edd.ca.gov/ Phone: (800) 300-5616 |
Provides unemployment benefits and other financial assistance to workers who are unable to work due to a workplace injury or illness. |
Support Groups
| Organization | Contact Information | Services Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Injured Workers of California (IWOC) | Website: https://www.iwoc.org/ Phone: (800) 788-4962 |
Provides support, education, and advocacy for injured workers in California. |
| San Diego Workers’ Compensation Support Group | Website: https://www.sdworkerscomp.org/ Phone: (619) 234-5678 |
Offers peer support, information, and resources to injured workers in San Diego. |
| Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILAG) | Website: https://www.wilag.org/ Phone: (858) 484-0202 |
Provides legal assistance, advocacy, and support to injured workers in San Diego. |
Other Organizations
| Organization | Contact Information | Services Offered |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section | Website: https://www.sdcba.org/members/sections/workers-compensation/ Phone: ( |
