California Trial Lawyers

Trail ready. Settlement focused.

Free Consultation with an Attorney

Start with a no-cost, no-obligation case review with an actual attorney.

Trial Ready

Prepared to take your case all the way to trial.

Contingency Fee

You pay only if we win your case.

Advocacy for Injured Workers

Exclusive focus on injured at work.

Regular Updates

We keep our clients updated, no disappearing act.

Our Services

Claim denied or delayed?

Stuck with a doctor who won’t listen?

Benefits cut off or delayed?

Psychological injury as a workers’ comp case?

Repetitive motion injury?

Unsure how to choose a PQME?

You’ve been told to pick a Panel QME doctor, but you don’t know who to choose or what it means for your case? We guide you through the PQME process, help you avoid biased choices, and prepare you so the evaluation helps your claim instead of hurting it.

FAQs

How are you different from other law firms representing injured workers?

At Mikaelian Law, your case is handled and driven by an attorney—not a hearing representative, non-attorney staff or a contract lawyer who does random work on your case. Your case will be immediately assigned to an attorney who will personally prepare you for your deposition and crucial medical evaluations by a PQME or AME, and they will be there for you to answer any questions about the ongoing litigation. All key discovery—motions, strategy, and letters of advocacy to evaluating doctors—is done by lawyers, not non‑attorney staff.

What should I expect when I call Mikaelian Law?

You first speak with an attorney, not a case manager or intake clerk. In your free consultation, we go over your injury, your current treatment, and what’s gone wrong so far. If we take your case, we immediately work on two things: (1) medical care—making sure you’re with the right doctor and getting needed referrals; we will transfer your medical care to a new physician when necessary and we will for expedited hearings when insurers drag their feet; and (2) discovery—arranging for the necessary PQME appointments, subpoenaing the records, interviewing witnesses, and pushing the insurance company to accept full liability for your work injuries.

When it’s time to settle, how do I know if the offer is fair?

Workers’ comp value isn’t guesswork. It’s based on medical reports, permanent disability ratings, and California law. We don’t throw random numbers at you. We walk you through how your case value is calculated from the medical evidence and explain why an offer is too low, reasonable, or worth fighting over—so you can make a clear, informed decision.

How long will my workers’ comp case last?

It often depends on how long it takes for you to get better (reach “maximum medical improvement”). Some cases can resolve in 3–6 months; more complex or serious injuries can take 12–24 months or more. We listen to your goals: in some cases we can push for an earlier settlement; if that’s not possible, we move for court intervention as soon as the medical discovery is in place.

How do I communicate with my lawyer?

You choose what’s easiest. We’re reachable by phone and through a secure client portal where you can send messages, upload documents, and get prompt responses from our team. The goal is simple: you should never be left wondering what’s happening in your case.

How much does it cost to hire Mikaelian Law to represent me?

In California workers’ compensation, attorney fees are contingency‑based, meaning the lawyer is paid a percentage of your settlement or award—not out of your pocket up front. In most cases, we request the standard 15% fee. In some complex cases, we may ask for up to 20%.

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