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Focused Experience

California workers' compensation is all I do. If you've been injured, I'm ready to put my experience to the test for you.

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Strong Work Ethic

You work hard. You deserve an attorney who does the same. I'll be committed to your best outcome from start to finish.

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Statewide Representation

From my office in Sacramento, I extend my services to injured workers across the state. Call today for a free consultation.

Cezar J. Torrez

Attorney at Law

I am attorney Cezar J. Torrez, born to immigrant parents and raised in a working-class neighborhood of San Francisco. I financed my college and law school education by working in a variety of hourly jobs, including paratransit driver, construction worker, retail staff, and restaurant employee.

So, I know all about long hours and workplace hazards. I get why blue-collar workers hesitate to report an injury or file a claim, fearing they will lose their job. Those firsthand insights motivate me to fight harder for my clients, because I know how the workers’ compensation system is stacked against ordinary working people.

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Workers' Compensation

You have rights when you are injured on the job, but filing a workers’ compensation claim can be confusing or intimidating. You don’t have to do it alone. As your lawyer, I will guide you through every step of the process and fight for your full benefits under the law.

Construction Accidents

I worked construction jobs before graduating from law school, so I have hands-on experience with the dangers of building sites. I use that insight when I represent carpenters, painters, roofers, electricians, plumbers, and other industry professionals who are suffering from work-related injuries.

My Approach

Friendly

You deserve an approachable attorney to guide you through the process. I care for my clients as if they were close friends.

Diligent

Your health is important, which is why I work as hard as I do. You can rely on me for efficient and detail-oriented support.

Passionate

Representing injured workers is my life’s passion. I understand workers’ compensation law inside and out.

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June 19, 2025

Common Reasons Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied and How to Avoid Them

Getting hurt on the job turns life upside down. A single denial letter can add stress to an already painful recovery, especially when medical bills are piling up and time off work feels uncertain. This guide explains some of the most common reasons workers’ compensation adjusters reject claims and what steps you can take right now to protect your rights and benefits.

The Appeals Process for Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims

If you've experienced a workplace injury and your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, it can feel like an overwhelming setback. You’ve likely followed all the proper procedures and believed your claim would be accepted, only to be met with rejection. However, a denied workers' compensation claim is not the end of the road.

Can Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Workers' Compensation Claim?

Whether it’s a bad back from years ago, an old knee surgery, or chronic asthma, many people hesitate to file a claim because they think their past medical history disqualifies them.

Any Occupation, Anywhere in California

My law office is located in the Sacramento area, but I regularly handle workers’ compensation cases statewide. My clients include nurses, police officers, restaurant workers, delivery drivers, mechanics, construction workers, airline employees, warehouse workers, and other people who put their bodies on the line to earn a living. Whether you were hurt in a workplace accident or developed injury or illness from overuse or workplace exposures, you have the right to seek benefits.

I can help you file your workers’ comp claim correctly. I will stand up for you if there are problems with your benefits or necessary medical treatment. I can effectively advocate for you in appeals of denied claims, attempts to terminate your benefits, or disability settlement disputes. Contact me at The Law Office of Cezar J. Torrez in Sacramento, California, today. I will personally handle your case with the care and respect you deserve. Se habla español.

Workers' Comp Attorney in Sacramento, California