We understand that being injured and unable to work can be a difficult and stressful experience.
That’s why we’re here to guide you through the process and to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Support
We understand that this is overwhelming and we want to encourage you on the road to healing.
Guidance
We provide reassurance and support in navigating the complex Workers’ Compensation system.
Advocacy
We offer reliable, experienced legal representation throughout the claim process.
Meet your attorney.
John Paul Fickes, Owner and Attorney
John Paul has nearly a decade of experience as an attorney in California Workers’ Compensation law. As a result of his extensive past experience representing the nation’s largest Insurance Carriers and Self-Insured Employers, he knows how the other side thinks. John Paul uses all of his skills and prior experience to fight for the compensation his clients deserve.
Frequently asked questions.
Q: What is California Workers’ Compensation?
A: California Workers’ Compensation is a state-mandated program that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. These benefits include medical treatment, temporary disability payments, permanent disability payments, and death benefits.
Q: What types of injuries are covered by California Workers’ Compensation?
A: California Workers’ Compensation covers a wide range of injuries that occur as a result of an employee’s job, including injuries sustained on the job site, repetitive motion injuries, and illnesses caused by workplace exposure.
Q: How do I file a claim for California Workers’ Compensation?
A: To file a claim for California Workers’ Compensation, you will need to notify your employer of your injury or illness as soon as possible and complete the necessary forms. Your employer will then provide you with the necessary forms to file with the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company. An attorney can also help you with the process.
Worried about the cost of an attorney?
Don’t be. We don’t bill you hourly or ask you for a retainer fee. Our legal representation is on contingency, meaning that we don’t get paid until you do. There’s no need to figure out how to pay us upfront. Contact us today to learn more.
Why choose NorCal Work Comp?
Like any area of law, the California Workers’ Compensation system is a complex machine to navigate. From the various procedures to the law itself, an unrepresented injured worker can struggle to interface with insurance companies or advocate for their rights alone. John Paul will fight to protect your rights and benefits.
But beyond knowing the law and procedure, John Paul knows how to navigate the Workers’ Compensation system in the Northern California area. As a Redding native, he is prepared to navigate:
- the industries and employment environments unique to the NorCal area.
- the insurance agencies and the attorneys that defend them.
- the judges and the Workers’ Compensation boards that will hear your case.
- the local Work Comp doctors that you can trust.
John Paul is known within the Redding work comp community as a respectful and reliable professional who gets the job done. John Paul knows what injured workers will likely experience throughout your claim. While there are never any guarantees in law, he will work hard to guide you through the unknowns and fight for your rights, benefits, and rightful compensation.
Schedule your free consultation now.
We will fight for the fair and just compensation that you deserve.