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We’ll Guide You Through the Claim Process
We do our best to help you ensure accidents don’t happen. However, when they do, we’ll be there to guide you. To gain a better understanding of the claim process and how we support you throughout it, click the link below:
CLAIM QUICK STEP GUIDE – SPanish
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The first step is to file a claim within 24 hours of when an injury occurs. You will need the following information:
- Policy number
- Claim reported by: name, job, title, phone
- Date of accident
- Employee’s full name, address, phone
- Employee’s social security number
- Employee’s hire date and date of birth
- Employee’s last day of work
- Expected return-to-work date
- Type of injury
- Details on how the accident happened
- Date the injury was reported to employer
- Business location where the employee works
- Employee’s supervisor’s name and phone
Once you’ve secured this information, you can easily file a claim online.
Other options for filing a claim:
Call us:
888-709-3651
Email your claim information: ClaimsExpress@compwestinsurance.com
517-316-2747; 866-814-5595
First Report of Injury Form 5020
Employee’s Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits DWC-1
Claims outside of California:
Send a fax: 866-835-5331
Email: claimsfaxwest@CompWestInsurance.com
Are you in Georgia, Tennessee or Virginia? Injured workers must select a provider from a list developed by their employer and insurance carrier. A list of providers can be found on our secure portal. For login instructions, click here.
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