Summary
In California, the Department of Industrial Relations and its division of Workers Compensation govern claims for self-insured companies. If youre not an employee but were injured on their property, you can file a premises liability claim. For denied claims, file a complaint with the California Department of Insurance. If youre struggling to find legal help in Mississippi, consider reaching out to California-based legal aid organizations or law schools for pro bono services.Full Conversation
Who governs claims of injury for a company that is self insured in the state of California
In California, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) govern claims of injury for self-insured companies. They handle all issues related to workers' compensation claims.
I’m not a worker but was injured on the property of a company that is self insured
In California, if you're not an employee but were injured on the property of a self-insured company, you could:
*. File a premises liability claim against the company.
*. Seek legal advice to understand your rights and options.
Can you share more details about the incident?
I live in Mississippi and can’t find help . The company denied my claim and I want to file a complaint with their governing body
You can file a complaint with the California Department of Insurance. They regulate insurance companies in California. You may want to consult with a lawyer to understand the full implications of your situation.
Hi attended my son’s college football game and fell on very wet and slippery grass and hurt myself . I filed a claim with them and they dragged it out until statue was up and then said I couldn’t file any complaint with anyone cause they are self insured
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation.
In California, if a self-insured entity denies your claim, you might be able to:
*. File a complaint with the California Department of Insurance.
*. Consult with a lawyer to explore other possible legal actions.
Please ensure to gather all relevant documents and evidence.
Insurance department said they can’t help me and I can’t find a lawyer who will help me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You might want to consider reaching out to legal aid organizations or law schools in your area, they often provide pro bono (free) legal services. Also, consider contacting the California State Bar Association for recommendations.
I live in Mississippi and they won’t help me cause it’s in California
I'm sorry to hear about your struggles, ****. You may want to reach out to California-based legal aid organizations or law schools. They may be able to provide pro bono (free) legal services or guide you to resources who can help with out-of-state cases.