Betty Palmer
California Injury Law Group
Sacramento, California · 24 Years Experience
About Betty Palmer
After suffering a workplace injury as a young adult, Betty Palmer decided to become the advocate she wished she had. Now with 24 years of practice behind her, she operates out of Sacramento helping workers across California fight for the full benefits they deserve — often against employers and insurers with teams of attorneys on their side.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Wrongful Termination
- Discrimination
Frequently Asked Questions
Betty Palmer works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in California. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Betty Palmer handles all types of workers' compensation cases in California, including Healthcare Worker Injuries, Needlestick Injuries, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In California, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Betty immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Betty Palmer's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 24 years of experience in California workers' comp law, Betty knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Betty Palmer primarily serves clients in Sacramento and the surrounding California area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in California and were injured at work, contact Betty's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Tulane University School of Law
- Bar California State Bar, admitted 2002
- Mbr California Workers' Compensation Bar Association