Palm Springs Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Injured at work in Palm Springs, or getting the runaround from the insurance company? Call for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Where Palm Springs workers’ comp cases are heard
Disputes over workers’ comp benefits are decided by a judge at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For Palm Springs, that is usually the Riverside district office. You don’t have to go it alone: we file the paperwork and represent you at every hearing.
WCAB Riverside District Office
3737 Main Street, Suite 300 Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 782-4269
Work injuries we see from Palm Springs jobs
In 2024, the largest industries in Palm Springs were Health Care and Social Assistance (2,672 workers), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (2,198 workers), and Accommodation and Food Services (2,128 workers). Each comes with its own common injuries:
Hospitals, clinics and care homes
Back and shoulder injuries from lifting and moving patients, needlestick exposures, and assaults by patients.
Offices and technical services
Repetitive strain such as carpal tunnel, back and neck injuries, and work-related stress.
Hotels, resorts and restaurants
Burns and cuts in kitchens, slip-and-fall injuries, and back injuries for housekeeping staff.
About 18.9% of Palm Springs residents were born outside the United States. If English isn’t your first language, you can talk with us in Spanish, and we’ll make sure nothing is lost in translation.
Working in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is the Coachella Valley's best-known resort city and home to one of our offices. Health care, professional services, and its hotels, restaurants and events employ many residents.
Key 2026 workers’ comp numbers
Temporary disability pays 2/3 of your average weekly wage, from $264.61 up to $1,764.11 per week in 2026. Report your injury within 30 days, and your employer must cover up to $10,000 in treatment while your claim is decided.
Palm Springs workers’ comp questions
Which workers' comp court handles Palm Springs cases?
Disputed workers' compensation claims from Palm Springs are generally assigned to the WCAB Riverside District Office, 3737 Main Street, Suite 300 Riverside, CA 92501, phone (951) 782-4269. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is the court that decides benefits when the insurance company denies or delays them.
Is there a workers' comp lawyer near Palm Springs?
Yes. Our closest office to Palm Springs is in Palm Springs, about 1 miles away, and we also have an office in Murrieta. Call (951) 677-8064 for a free consultation. Many cases can be started by phone.
What if my Palm Springs workers' comp claim is denied?
A denial isn't the final word. You can challenge it at the WCAB Riverside District Office. An attorney can gather medical evidence, request a qualified medical evaluation, and present your case to a judge.
I work in hospitals, clinics and care homes in Palm Springs. Is my injury covered?
Yes. Workers' comp covers injuries that happen on the job or are caused by your work, including ones that build up over time. Common injuries in this field include back and shoulder injuries from lifting and moving patients, needlestick exposures, and assaults by patients. You don't have to prove your employer was at fault.
Do you help Spanish-speaking workers in Palm Springs?
Yes. Se habla español. Call (951) 677-8064 and ask for help in Spanish.
Nearby cities we serve
Learn about medical care, temporary disability and permanent disability benefits.
Our nearest office
Palm Springs: 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Directions · (760) 325-6900 · about 1 miles from Palm Springs
Murrieta: 29970 Technology Dr., Suite 220F, Murrieta, CA 92563
Get help with your Palm Springs workers’ comp claim today.
No fee unless we win. Se habla español.