Melissa Martinez

Melissa Martinez 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.

Melissa Martinez handles all types of workers' compensation cases in California, including Workers Compensation, Occupational Disease, Death Benefits, 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 Melissa immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Melissa Martinez's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 31 years of experience in California workers' comp law, Melissa knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Melissa Martinez primarily serves clients in Glendale and the surrounding California area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in California and were injured at work, contact Melissa's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.