Why I Host Weekly Q&A Sessions for Injured Workers in California
Over the past few months, something unexpected has grown into one of the most meaningful parts of my work. Every week, I host open Q&A sessions for injured workers across California. What started quietly has now become a community of more than 240 people who show up with real questions about real problems — delayed checks, denied care, confusing QME exams, cumulative trauma issues, and stalled claims.
These conversations come from the injured-worker perspective. Not the claims examiner angle. Not the defense-side filter you see in most online spaces. The goal has always been simple: make this system a little less confusing and help people understand what the law actually requires.
A Community Built for Injured Workers — Not Insurance Companies
Most places where workers try to get information are shaped, in one way or another, by the insurance industry. Adjuster talking points, defense-side assumptions, or the idea that “this is just how it works” tend to dominate.
The weekly Q&A sessions flipped that. They’re driven by what injured workers are actually dealing with — pain, delays, paperwork confusion, and the fear of not knowing what comes next. These discussions have turned into a space where people finally get straight answers.
Over time, I’ve had countless people reach out privately to share what they’re going through. Being able to help clarify next steps, explain what’s normal, and spot red flags has been one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
What People Ask About Every Week
Across all industries — construction, warehouse work, delivery drivers, transportation, hospitality, public employees — the same issues come up again and again:
• Why is my claim delayed or denied?
• What happens at my QME exam, and how should I prepare?
• Do my symptoms qualify as a cumulative trauma injury?
• Why won’t the insurance company authorize treatment?
• How is temporary disability supposed to be calculated?
• What does a fair settlement even look like?
• My case is stalled — what do I do next?
These are not small questions. They impact whether someone gets paid, receives care, or can return to work safely.
Throughout the site we’ve created in-depth guides on these issues:
– How QME Exams Work
– Cumulative Trauma in California Workers’ Compensation
– How Temporary Disability Is Calculated
– Common Reasons Workers’ Comp Delays Cases
– What Goes Into Settlement Value
These resources have helped thousands of people statewide.
Why I Continue Hosting These Sessions
The California workers’ compensation system is complicated enough. When you combine injuries, medical uncertainty, insurance delays, and paperwork, most workers end up frustrated and overwhelmed long before anyone explains their rights.
These weekly Q&A sessions give injured workers something the system rarely offers: clarity.
People get answers in minutes that they’ve been waiting months for. They finally understand what the insurance company is required to do. And they learn how to protect themselves before their case goes sideways.
This has become one of the most direct ways to help workers make informed decisions about their health, their cases, and their future.
How These Conversations Help Workers Across California
These weekly sessions help shape the resources we create. When I see dozens of people struggling with the same issue — unapproved MRIs, late checks, confusing QME notices, or unclear settlement numbers — we turn that into a detailed guide that any worker in California can read.
It’s made our site better, more practical, and more aligned with what injured workers actually need.
If You Have Questions About Your Own Case
If you’re dealing with a delay, denial, confusing medical report, or anything else in the workers’ comp system, you don’t need to wait for the next Q&A session.
You can reach out directly for help. Me (David A. Lee), and my brother (Michael E. Lee) are focused on helping injured workers on all aspects of the work comp system.