Thomas F. Martin, PLC

Thomas F. Martin, PLC Tom Martin has represented thousands of employees injured on the job, whether by a specific event, o Mr.

Martin is personally involved in every aspect of his clients’ claims, including evaluation, assembly of evidence, and all court appearances. He has been an active member of professional organizations for decades that seek to protect the rights of injured workers.

Many workers assume that if they are not officially “on the clock,” they are not covered by workers’ compensation. That ...
06/15/2026

Many workers assume that if they are not officially “on the clock,” they are not covered by workers’ compensation. That is not always the case.

Workers’ compensation coverage is based on whether your injury arose out of and occurred in the course of your employment—not just whether you were clocked in at the time.

There are several situations where you may still be covered, even if you were technically off the clock.

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Social media is part of everyday life, but if you have a workers’ compensation claim, what you post online can have real...
06/12/2026

Social media is part of everyday life, but if you have a workers’ compensation claim, what you post online can have real consequences. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often review social media accounts as part of their investigation. They are looking for any evidence that may contradict your claim.

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If you were hurt while doing something for your employer but were not officially clocked in, you may still be covered by...
06/08/2026

If you were hurt while doing something for your employer but were not officially clocked in, you may still be covered by California workers’ compensation. Coverage generally turns on whether the injury happened in the course and scope of your employment not on whether a time clock was running. In my 30-plus years handling workers’ comp cases from my office in Santa Ana, I get a lot of calls that start with “I wasn’t even on the clock, so I figured I was out of luck.” In many of those cases, that assumption was wrong and the claim was covered.

Updated for 2026, here’s how I generally walk people through it: https://zurl.co/psv1T

Generally, yes — California workers’ compensation can cover work-related stress, anxiety, and other psychiatric injuries...
06/05/2026

Generally, yes — California workers’ compensation can cover work-related stress, anxiety, and other psychiatric injuries, but the rules tend to be stricter than for physical injuries. To qualify, an injured worker generally needs to have worked for the same employer for at least six months, be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional, and show that actual events of employment — not outside life stressors — are the predominant cause of the condition. Claims based purely on routine performance reviews, demotions, or other good-faith personnel actions usually do not succeed on their own. The psychiatric claims I have seen succeed almost always share one trait: careful documentation from the very beginning.

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If you have just hurt your back at work in California, the short version is this: report the injury to your employer in ...
06/03/2026

If you have just hurt your back at work in California, the short version is this: report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as you can, get in front of a doctor right away, describe every symptom you are feeling — including anything radiating down a leg — and if treatment stalls or your wages aren’t being replaced, speak with a licensed California workers’ compensation attorney. Back injuries are among the most common work injuries I see in my practice, and they tend to be among the most misunderstood. The steps you take in the first few days often have a meaningful effect on whether your claim runs smoothly or turns into a fight.

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Many injured workers worry about losing their jobs after filing a workers’ compensation claim. It is a common fear. If y...
05/29/2026

Many injured workers worry about losing their jobs after filing a workers’ compensation claim. It is a common fear. If you are unable to work due to an injury, you may wonder whether your employer can legally terminate you.

In California, it is illegal for an employer to fire you simply because you filed a workers’ compensation claim. Retaliation for pursuing your legal rights is against the law. However, the situation can be more complicated than it appears.

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Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacr...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we live every day.

From all of us at Thomas F. Martin, PLC, we remember and give thanks.

One of the most common questions injured workers ask is how long their case will take. The answer depends on several fac...
05/22/2026

One of the most common questions injured workers ask is how long their case will take. The answer depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury, medical treatment, and whether the insurance company disputes the claim.

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If you were injured at work, you may be entitled to several types of benefits under California’s workers’ compensation s...
05/18/2026

If you were injured at work, you may be entitled to several types of benefits under California’s workers’ compensation system. Understanding these benefits can help you protect your financial stability during recovery.

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I’m often asked how much a workers’ compensation case is worth. The answer is that it is impossible to know until the ca...
05/15/2026

I’m often asked how much a workers’ compensation case is worth. The answer is that it is impossible to know until the case is fully documented and the doctors have indicated what the level of disability is.

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