California Injury Rights at a Glance
Quick answer: California pays injured workers two-thirds of their average weekly wage, up to $1,764.11 a week for 2026 injuries. Most injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years, but a claim against a public entity is due in 6 months.
Key numbers for California
| Workers' comp rate | 66⅔% of average weekly wage |
| 2026 weekly max / min | $1,764.11 / $264.61 |
| Report a job injury | 30 days, in writing (Labor Code §5400) |
| Personal injury lawsuit | 2 years (CCP §335.1) |
| Claim against a public entity | 6 months (Gov. Code §911.2) |
| Car insurance system | At-fault |
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California tools and guides
California workers' comp calculator
Temporary total and partial disability with 2025 and 2026 rates.
California filing deadline calculator
2 years for most injuries, 6 months for public entities.
Permanent disability calculator
What your PD rating is worth.
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Steps and reporting deadlines.